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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.92, 498.36 and 169.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.92, 498.36 and 169.74 is: 254.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.92 : 498.36 = 169.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.92/498.36 = 169.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.92x = 498.36 × 169.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.92x = 84,591.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,591.63/331.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.86

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