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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.87, 496.17 and 114.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.87, 496.17 and 114.42 is: 171.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.87 : 496.17 = 114.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.87/496.17 = 114.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.87x = 496.17 × 114.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.87x = 56,771.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,771.77/330.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.58

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