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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.67, 495.86 and 176.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.67, 495.86 and 176.57 is: 264.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.67 : 495.86 = 176.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.67/495.86 = 176.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.67x = 495.86 × 176.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.67x = 87,552.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,552.32/330.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.77

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