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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.43, 498.02 and 169.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.43, 498.02 and 169.16 is: 254.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.43 : 498.02 = 169.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.43/498.02 = 169.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.43x = 498.02 × 169.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.43x = 84,241.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,241.73/331.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.18

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