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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.55, 495.97 and 168.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.55, 495.97 and 168.14 is: 252.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.55 : 495.97 = 168.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.55/495.97 = 168.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.55x = 495.97 × 168.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.55x = 83,394.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,394.16/330.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.29

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