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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.69, 496.26 and 176.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.69, 496.26 and 176.69 is: 265.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.69 : 496.26 = 176.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.69/496.26 = 176.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.69x = 496.26 × 176.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.69x = 87,682.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,682.63/330.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.15

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