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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.43, 495.68 and 168.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.43, 495.68 and 168.07 is: 252.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.43 : 495.68 = 168.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.43/495.68 = 168.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.43x = 495.68 × 168.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.43x = 83,308.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,308.94/330.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.12

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