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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.89, 496.62 and 176.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.89, 496.62 and 176.94 is: 265.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.89 : 496.62 = 176.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.89/496.62 = 176.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.89x = 496.62 × 176.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.89x = 87,871.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,871.94/330.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.57

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