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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.96, 496.47 and 168.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.96, 496.47 and 168.54 is: 252.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.96 : 496.47 = 168.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.96/496.47 = 168.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.96x = 496.47 × 168.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.96x = 83,675.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,675.05/330.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.83

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