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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.68, 497.12 and 169.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.68, 497.12 and 169.28 is: 253.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.68 : 497.12 = 169.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.68/497.12 = 169.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.68x = 497.12 × 169.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.68x = 84,149.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,149.14/331.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.71

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