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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.29, 498.15 and 169.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.29, 498.15 and 169.29 is: 254.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.29 : 498.15 = 169.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.29/498.15 = 169.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.29x = 498.15 × 169.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.29x = 84,331.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,331.81/331.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.56

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