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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.98, 495.86 and 176.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.98, 495.86 and 176.90 is: 265.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.98 : 495.86 = 176.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.98/495.86 = 176.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.98x = 495.86 × 176.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.98x = 87,714.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,714.27/330.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.02

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