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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.91, 496.39 and 114.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.91, 496.39 and 114.46 is: 171.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.91 : 496.39 = 114.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.91/496.39 = 114.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.91x = 496.39 × 114.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.91x = 56,816.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,816.80/330.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.70

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