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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.62, 496.26 and 168.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.62, 496.26 and 168.66 is: 253.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.62 : 496.26 = 168.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.62/496.26 = 168.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.62x = 496.26 × 168.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.62x = 83,699.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,699.21/330.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.16

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