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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.80, 497.58 and 167.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.80, 497.58 and 167.22 is: 250.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.80 : 497.58 = 167.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.80/497.58 = 167.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.80x = 497.58 × 167.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.80x = 83,205.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,205.33/331.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.77

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