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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.77, 495.73 and 157.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.77, 495.73 and 157.05 is: 235.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.77 : 495.73 = 157.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.77/495.73 = 157.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.77x = 495.73 × 157.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.77x = 77,853.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,853.61/330.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.37

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