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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.02, 495.90 and 168.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.02, 495.90 and 168.30 is: 252.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.02 : 495.90 = 168.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.02/495.90 = 168.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.02x = 495.90 × 168.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.02x = 83,459.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,459.97/331.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.13

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