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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.97, 496.47 and 114.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.97, 496.47 and 114.58 is: 171.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.97 : 496.47 = 114.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.97/496.47 = 114.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.97x = 496.47 × 114.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.97x = 56,885.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,885.53/330.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.88

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