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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.17, 496.77 and 168.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.17, 496.77 and 168.78 is: 253.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.17 : 496.77 = 168.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.17/496.77 = 168.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.17x = 496.77 × 168.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.17x = 83,844.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,844.84/331.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.18

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