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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.28, 496.44 and 168.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.28, 496.44 and 168.68 is: 252.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.28 : 496.44 = 168.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.28/496.44 = 168.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.28x = 496.44 × 168.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.28x = 83,739.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,739.50/331.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.78

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