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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.83, 497.72 and 169.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.83, 497.72 and 169.62 is: 254.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.83 : 497.72 = 169.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.83/497.72 = 169.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.83x = 497.72 × 169.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.83x = 84,422.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,422.42/331.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.41

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