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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.12, 495.30 and 167.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.12, 495.30 and 167.82 is: 251.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.12 : 495.30 = 167.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.12/495.30 = 167.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.12x = 495.30 × 167.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.12x = 83,121.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,121.25/330.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.79

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