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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.64, 495.24 and 167.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.64, 495.24 and 167.98 is: 251.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.64 : 495.24 = 167.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.64/495.24 = 167.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.64x = 495.24 × 167.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.64x = 83,190.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,190.42/330.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.60

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