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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.58, 496.10 and 114.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.58, 496.10 and 114.16 is: 171.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.58 : 496.10 = 114.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.58/496.10 = 114.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.58x = 496.10 × 114.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.58x = 56,632.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,632.96/330.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.32

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