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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.21, 495.87 and 168.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.21, 495.87 and 168.49 is: 252.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.21 : 495.87 = 168.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.21/495.87 = 168.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.21x = 495.87 × 168.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.21x = 83,549.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,549.14/331.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.25

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