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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.59, 496.08 and 176.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.59, 496.08 and 176.46 is: 264.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.59 : 496.08 = 176.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.59/496.08 = 176.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.59x = 496.08 × 176.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.59x = 87,538.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,538.28/330.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.80

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