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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.03, 494.82 and 167.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.03, 494.82 and 167.40 is: 250.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.03 : 494.82 = 167.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.03/494.82 = 167.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.03x = 494.82 × 167.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.03x = 82,832.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,832.87/330.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.99

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