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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.99, 496.68 and 168.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.99, 496.68 and 168.58 is: 252.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.99 : 496.68 = 168.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.99/496.68 = 168.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.99x = 496.68 × 168.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.99x = 83,730.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,730.31/330.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.97

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