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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.67, 496.23 and 168.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.67, 496.23 and 168.47 is: 252.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.67 : 496.23 = 168.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.67/496.23 = 168.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.67x = 496.23 × 168.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.67x = 83,596.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,596.54/330.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.81

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