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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.52, 495.36 and 168.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.52, 495.36 and 168.04 is: 251.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.52 : 495.36 = 168.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.52/495.36 = 168.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.52x = 495.36 × 168.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.52x = 83,240.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,240.29/330.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.85

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