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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.17, 494.71 and 167.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.17, 494.71 and 167.63 is: 251.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.17 : 494.71 = 167.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.17/494.71 = 167.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.17x = 494.71 × 167.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.17x = 82,925.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,925.34/330.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.16

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