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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.48, 495.86 and 168.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.48, 495.86 and 168.27 is: 252.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.48 : 495.86 = 168.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.48/495.86 = 168.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.48x = 495.86 × 168.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.48x = 83,438.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,438.36/330.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.48

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