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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.32, 495.60 and 124.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.32, 495.60 and 124.90 is: 187.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.32 : 495.60 = 124.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.32/495.60 = 124.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.32x = 495.60 × 124.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.32x = 61,900.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,900.44/330.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.40

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