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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.82, 495.92 and 168.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.82, 495.92 and 168.62 is: 252.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.82 : 495.92 = 168.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.82/495.92 = 168.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.82x = 495.92 × 168.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.82x = 83,619.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,619.97/330.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.77

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