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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.54, 495.60 and 157.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.54, 495.60 and 157.20 is: 235.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.54 : 495.60 = 157.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.54/495.60 = 157.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.54x = 495.60 × 157.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.54x = 77,908.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,908.32/330.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.70

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