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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.31, 495.47 and 124.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.31, 495.47 and 124.78 is: 187.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.31 : 495.47 = 124.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.31/495.47 = 124.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.31x = 495.47 × 124.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.31x = 61,824.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,824.75/330.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.17

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