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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.14, 497.17 and 168.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.14, 497.17 and 168.94 is: 253.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.14 : 497.17 = 168.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.14/497.17 = 168.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.14x = 497.17 × 168.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.14x = 83,988.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,988.57/331.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.63

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