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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.98, 496.84 and 168.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.98, 496.84 and 168.62 is: 253.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.98 : 496.84 = 168.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.98/496.84 = 168.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.98x = 496.84 × 168.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.98x = 83,777.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,777.16/330.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.12

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