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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.97, 497.65 and 167.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.97, 497.65 and 167.34 is: 250.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.97 : 497.65 = 167.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.97/497.65 = 167.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.97x = 497.65 × 167.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.97x = 83,274.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,274.47/331.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.85

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