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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.35, 497.04 and 168.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.35, 497.04 and 168.99 is: 253.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.35 : 497.04 = 168.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.35/497.04 = 168.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.35x = 497.04 × 168.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.35x = 83,994.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,994.79/331.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.49

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