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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.53, 495.81 and 168.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.53, 495.81 and 168.17 is: 252.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.53 : 495.81 = 168.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.53/495.81 = 168.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.53x = 495.81 × 168.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.53x = 83,377.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,377.89/330.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.26

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