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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.78, 496.37 and 168.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.78, 496.37 and 168.48 is: 252.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.78 : 496.37 = 168.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.78/496.37 = 168.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.78x = 496.37 × 168.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.78x = 83,628.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,628.42/330.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.82

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