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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.77, 496.15 and 114.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.77, 496.15 and 114.34 is: 171.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.77 : 496.15 = 114.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.77/496.15 = 114.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.77x = 496.15 × 114.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.77x = 56,730.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,730.75/330.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.51

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