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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.99, 496.49 and 111.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.99, 496.49 and 111.63 is: 167.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.99 : 496.49 = 111.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.99/496.49 = 111.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.99x = 496.49 × 111.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.99x = 55,423.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,423.18/330.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.45

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