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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.34, 495.54 and 114.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.34, 495.54 and 114.08 is: 171.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.34 : 495.54 = 114.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.34/495.54 = 114.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.34x = 495.54 × 114.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.34x = 56,531.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,531.20/330.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.13

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