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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.64, 495.78 and 168.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.64, 495.78 and 168.22 is: 252.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.64 : 495.78 = 168.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.64/495.78 = 168.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.64x = 495.78 × 168.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.64x = 83,400.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,400.11/330.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.24

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