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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.86, 498 and 169.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.86, 498 and 169.46 is: 254.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.86 : 498 = 169.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.86/498 = 169.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.86x = 498 × 169.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.86x = 84,388.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,388.59/331.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.29

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