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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.66, 496.28 and 176.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.66, 496.28 and 176.71 is: 265.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.66 : 496.28 = 176.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.66/496.28 = 176.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.66x = 496.28 × 176.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.66x = 87,697.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,697.64/330.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.22

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