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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.84, 495.52 and 168.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.84, 495.52 and 168.58 is: 252.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.84 : 495.52 = 168.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.84/495.52 = 168.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.84x = 495.52 × 168.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.84x = 83,534.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,534.76/330.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.49

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