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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.44, 495.78 and 168.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.44, 495.78 and 168.02 is: 252.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.44 : 495.78 = 168.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.44/495.78 = 168.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.44x = 495.78 × 168.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.44x = 83,300.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,300.96/330.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.09

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