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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.94, 497.57 and 169.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.94, 497.57 and 169.53 is: 254.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.94 : 497.57 = 169.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.94/497.57 = 169.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.94x = 497.57 × 169.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.94x = 84,352.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,352.19/331.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.12

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