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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.30, 494.99 and 167.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.30, 494.99 and 167.79 is: 251.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.30 : 494.99 = 167.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.30/494.99 = 167.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.30x = 494.99 × 167.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.30x = 83,054.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,054.37/330.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.45

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