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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.02, 496.09 and 168.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.02, 496.09 and 168.82 is: 253.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.02 : 496.09 = 168.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.02/496.09 = 168.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.02x = 496.09 × 168.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.02x = 83,749.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,749.91/331.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.01

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