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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.69, 495.66 and 168.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.69, 495.66 and 168.03 is: 251.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.69 : 495.66 = 168.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.69/495.66 = 168.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.69x = 495.66 × 168.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.69x = 83,285.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,285.75/330.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.85

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