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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.91, 496.51 and 176.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.91, 496.51 and 176.87 is: 265.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.91 : 496.51 = 176.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.91/496.51 = 176.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.91x = 496.51 × 176.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.91x = 87,817.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,817.72/330.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.38

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