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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.40, 494.68 and 167.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.40, 494.68 and 167.28 is: 250.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.40 : 494.68 = 167.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.40/494.68 = 167.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.40x = 494.68 × 167.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.40x = 82,749.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,749.65/330.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.45

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