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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.40, 495.46 and 113.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.40, 495.46 and 113.86 is: 170.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.40 : 495.46 = 113.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.40/495.46 = 113.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.40x = 495.46 × 113.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.40x = 56,413.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,413.08/330.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.74

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