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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.15, 494.30 and 167.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.15, 494.30 and 167.49 is: 250.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.15 : 494.30 = 167.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.15/494.30 = 167.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.15x = 494.30 × 167.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.15x = 82,790.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,790.31/330.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.77

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