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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.57, 495.84 and 114.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.57, 495.84 and 114.17 is: 171.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.57 : 495.84 = 114.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.57/495.84 = 114.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.57x = 495.84 × 114.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.57x = 56,607.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,607.57/330.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.24

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