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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.45, 495.63 and 114

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.45, 495.63 and 114 is: 170.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.45 : 495.63 = 114 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.45/495.63 = 114/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.45x = 495.63 × 114
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.45x = 56,501.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,501.82/330.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.98

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