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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.66, 496.32 and 174.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.66, 496.32 and 174.64 is: 262.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.66 : 496.32 = 174.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.66/496.32 = 174.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.66x = 496.32 × 174.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.66x = 86,677.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,677.32/330.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.13

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