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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.46, 495.48 and 176.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.46, 495.48 and 176.42 is: 264.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.46 : 495.48 = 176.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.46/495.48 = 176.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.46x = 495.48 × 176.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.46x = 87,412.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,412.58/330.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.52

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