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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.96, 496.32 and 168.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.96, 496.32 and 168.60 is: 252.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.96 : 496.32 = 168.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.96/496.32 = 168.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.96x = 496.32 × 168.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.96x = 83,679.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,679.55/330.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.84

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