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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.72, 495.88 and 168.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.72, 495.88 and 168.08 is: 252.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.72 : 495.88 = 168.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.72/495.88 = 168.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.72x = 495.88 × 168.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.72x = 83,347.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,347.51/330.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.02

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