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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.22, 495.50 and 167.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.22, 495.50 and 167.91 is: 251.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.22 : 495.50 = 167.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.22/495.50 = 167.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.22x = 495.50 × 167.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.22x = 83,198.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,198.36/330.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.95

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