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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.34, 495.57 and 113.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.34, 495.57 and 113.89 is: 170.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.34 : 495.57 = 113.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.34/495.57 = 113.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.34x = 495.57 × 113.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.34x = 56,439.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,439.51/330.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.85

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