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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.06, 497.04 and 168.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.06, 497.04 and 168.88 is: 253.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.06 : 497.04 = 168.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.06/497.04 = 168.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.06x = 497.04 × 168.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.06x = 83,940.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,940.12/331.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.55

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