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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.97, 498.84 and 169.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.97, 498.84 and 169.76 is: 255.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.97 : 498.84 = 169.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.97/498.84 = 169.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.97x = 498.84 × 169.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.97x = 84,683.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,683.08/331.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.09

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