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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.05, 495.93 and 176.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.05, 495.93 and 176.92 is: 265.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.05 : 495.93 = 176.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.05/495.93 = 176.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.05x = 495.93 × 176.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.05x = 87,739.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,739.05/331.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.04

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