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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.03, 496.56 and 168.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.03, 496.56 and 168.67 is: 253.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.03 : 496.56 = 168.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.03/496.56 = 168.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.03x = 496.56 × 168.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.03x = 83,752.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,752.29/331.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.01

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