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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.49, 495.46 and 124.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.49, 495.46 and 124.94 is: 187.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.49 : 495.46 = 124.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.49/495.46 = 124.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.49x = 495.46 × 124.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.49x = 61,899.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,899.67/330.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.30

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