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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.22, 497.01 and 168.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.22, 497.01 and 168.91 is: 253.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.22 : 497.01 = 168.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.22/497.01 = 168.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.22x = 497.01 × 168.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.22x = 83,949.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,949.96/331.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.46

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