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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.32, 495.78 and 176.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.32, 495.78 and 176.38 is: 264.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.32 : 495.78 = 176.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.32/495.78 = 176.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.32x = 495.78 × 176.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.32x = 87,445.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,445.68/330.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.73

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