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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.54, 495.58 and 125.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.54, 495.58 and 125.12 is: 187.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.54 : 495.58 = 125.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.54/495.58 = 125.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.54x = 495.58 × 125.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.54x = 62,006.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,006.97/330.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.59

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