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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.05, 496.71 and 166.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.05, 496.71 and 166.62 is: 250.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.05 : 496.71 = 166.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.05/496.71 = 166.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.05x = 496.71 × 166.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.05x = 82,761.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,761.82/331.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.00

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