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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.94, 496.64 and 168.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.94, 496.64 and 168.73 is: 253.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.94 : 496.64 = 168.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.94/496.64 = 168.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.94x = 496.64 × 168.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.94x = 83,798.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,798.07/330.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.21

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