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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.85, 496.29 and 168.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.85, 496.29 and 168.49 is: 252.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.85 : 496.29 = 168.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.85/496.29 = 168.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.85x = 496.29 × 168.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.85x = 83,619.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,619.90/330.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.74

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