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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.67, 495.71 and 168.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.67, 495.71 and 168.44 is: 252.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.67 : 495.71 = 168.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.67/495.71 = 168.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.67x = 495.71 × 168.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.67x = 83,496.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,496.55/330.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.51

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