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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.92, 498.10 and 169.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.92, 498.10 and 169.71 is: 254.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.92 : 498.10 = 169.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.92/498.10 = 169.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.92x = 498.10 × 169.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.92x = 84,532.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,532.55/331.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.68

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