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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.95, 497.34 and 168.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.95, 497.34 and 168.75 is: 253.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.95 : 497.34 = 168.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.95/497.34 = 168.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.95x = 497.34 × 168.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.95x = 83,926.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,926.13/330.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.59

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