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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.49, 495.87 and 125.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.49, 495.87 and 125.16 is: 187.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.49 : 495.87 = 125.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.49/495.87 = 125.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.49x = 495.87 × 125.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.49x = 62,063.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,063.09/330.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.79

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