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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.46, 495.68 and 114.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.46, 495.68 and 114.03 is: 171.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.46 : 495.68 = 114.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.46/495.68 = 114.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.46x = 495.68 × 114.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.46x = 56,522.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,522.39/330.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.04

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