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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.76, 495.87 and 166.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.76, 495.87 and 166.14 is: 249.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.76 : 495.87 = 166.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.76/495.87 = 166.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.76x = 495.87 × 166.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.76x = 82,383.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,383.84/330.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.07

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