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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.63, 496.23 and 176.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.63, 496.23 and 176.69 is: 265.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.63 : 496.23 = 176.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.63/496.23 = 176.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.63x = 496.23 × 176.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.63x = 87,676.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,676.40/330.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.18

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