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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.35, 495.60 and 176.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.35, 495.60 and 176.24 is: 264.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.35 : 495.60 = 176.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.35/495.60 = 176.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.35x = 495.60 × 176.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.35x = 87,346.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,346.11/330.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.41

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