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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.91, 496.59 and 168.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.91, 496.59 and 168.55 is: 252.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.91 : 496.59 = 168.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.91/496.59 = 168.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.91x = 496.59 × 168.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.91x = 83,700.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,700.24/330.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.94

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