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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.88, 496.64 and 168.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.88, 496.64 and 168.69 is: 253.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.88 : 496.64 = 168.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.88/496.64 = 168.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.88x = 496.64 × 168.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.88x = 83,778.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,778.20/330.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.20

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