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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.39, 496.37 and 168.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.39, 496.37 and 168.73 is: 252.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.39 : 496.37 = 168.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.39/496.37 = 168.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.39x = 496.37 × 168.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.39x = 83,751.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,751.67/331.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.73

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