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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.62, 496.87 and 166.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.62, 496.87 and 166.86 is: 250.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.62 : 496.87 = 166.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.62/496.87 = 166.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.62x = 496.87 × 166.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.62x = 82,908.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,908.55/331.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.01

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