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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.98, 498.08 and 169.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.98, 498.08 and 169.62 is: 254.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.98 : 498.08 = 169.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.98/498.08 = 169.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.98x = 498.08 × 169.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.98x = 84,484.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,484.75/331.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.49

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