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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.71, 497.77 and 169.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.71, 497.77 and 169.38 is: 254.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.71 : 497.77 = 169.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.71/497.77 = 169.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.71x = 497.77 × 169.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.71x = 84,309.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,309.79/331.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.17

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