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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.05, 495.66 and 167.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.05, 495.66 and 167.94 is: 251.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.05 : 495.66 = 167.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.05/495.66 = 167.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.05x = 495.66 × 167.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.05x = 83,241.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,241.14/331.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.45

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