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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.11, 496.76 and 168.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.11, 496.76 and 168.73 is: 253.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.11 : 496.76 = 168.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.11/496.76 = 168.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.11x = 496.76 × 168.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.11x = 83,818.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,818.31/331.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.14

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