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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.85, 496.09 and 176.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.85, 496.09 and 176.73 is: 265.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.85 : 496.09 = 176.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.85/496.09 = 176.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.85x = 496.09 × 176.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.85x = 87,674.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,674.43/330.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.00

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