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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.73, 495.49 and 176.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.73, 495.49 and 176.12 is: 263.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.73 : 495.49 = 176.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.73/495.49 = 176.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.73x = 495.49 × 176.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.73x = 87,266.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,266.50/330.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.86

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