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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.63, 497.76 and 169.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.63, 497.76 and 169.42 is: 254.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.63 : 497.76 = 169.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.63/497.76 = 169.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.63x = 497.76 × 169.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.63x = 84,330.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,330.50/331.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.29

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