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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.10, 494.67 and 167.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.10, 494.67 and 167.83 is: 251.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.10 : 494.67 = 167.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.10/494.67 = 167.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.10x = 494.67 × 167.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.10x = 83,020.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,020.47/330.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.50

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