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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.16, 496.32 and 168.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.16, 496.32 and 168.48 is: 252.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.16 : 496.32 = 168.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.16/496.32 = 168.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.16x = 496.32 × 168.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.16x = 83,619.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,619.99/331.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.51

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