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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.40, 495.48 and 113.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.40, 495.48 and 113.94 is: 170.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.40 : 495.48 = 113.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.40/495.48 = 113.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.40x = 495.48 × 113.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.40x = 56,454.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,454.99/330.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.87

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