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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.96, 496.42 and 114.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.96, 496.42 and 114.52 is: 171.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.96 : 496.42 = 114.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.96/496.42 = 114.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.96x = 496.42 × 114.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.96x = 56,850.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,850.02/330.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.77

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