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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.42, 496.92 and 168.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.42, 496.92 and 168.88 is: 253.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.42 : 496.92 = 168.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.42/496.92 = 168.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.42x = 496.92 × 168.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.42x = 83,919.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,919.85/331.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.21

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