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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.39, 495.72 and 176.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.39, 495.72 and 176.40 is: 264.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.39 : 495.72 = 176.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.39/495.72 = 176.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.39x = 495.72 × 176.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.39x = 87,445.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,445.01/330.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.67

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