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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.23, 495.11 and 167.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.23, 495.11 and 167.79 is: 251.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.23 : 495.11 = 167.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.23/495.11 = 167.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.23x = 495.11 × 167.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.23x = 83,073.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,073.67/330.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.57

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