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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.69, 495.45 and 157.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.69, 495.45 and 157.17 is: 235.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.69 : 495.45 = 157.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.69/495.45 = 157.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.69x = 495.45 × 157.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.69x = 77,869.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,869.88/330.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.48

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