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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.97, 498.28 and 167.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.97, 498.28 and 167.55 is: 251.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.97 : 498.28 = 167.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.97/498.28 = 167.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.97x = 498.28 × 167.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.97x = 83,486.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,486.81/331.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.49

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