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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.98, 496.39 and 114.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.98, 496.39 and 114.57 is: 171.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.98 : 496.39 = 114.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.98/496.39 = 114.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.98x = 496.39 × 114.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.98x = 56,871.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,871.40/330.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.83

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