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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.72, 495.90 and 176.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.72, 495.90 and 176.62 is: 264.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.72 : 495.90 = 176.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.72/495.90 = 176.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.72x = 495.90 × 176.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.72x = 87,585.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,585.86/330.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.83

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