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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.74, 495.65 and 184.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.74, 495.65 and 184.49 is: 276.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.74 : 495.65 = 184.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.74/495.65 = 184.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.74x = 495.65 × 184.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.74x = 91,439.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,439.07/330.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.47

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