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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.40, 494.68 and 167.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.40, 494.68 and 167.74 is: 251.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.40 : 494.68 = 167.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.40/494.68 = 167.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.40x = 494.68 × 167.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.40x = 82,975.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,975.97/330.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.14

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