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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.61, 495.74 and 168.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.61, 495.74 and 168.37 is: 252.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.61 : 495.74 = 168.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.61/495.74 = 168.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.61x = 495.74 × 168.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.61x = 83,466.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,466.90/330.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.46

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