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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.24, 495.72 and 168

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.24, 495.72 and 168 is: 252.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.24 : 495.72 = 168 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.24/495.72 = 168/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.24x = 495.72 × 168
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.24x = 83,280.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,280.96/330.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.18

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