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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.99, 497.07 and 168.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.99, 497.07 and 168.89 is: 252.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.99 : 497.07 = 168.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.99/497.07 = 168.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.99x = 497.07 × 168.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.99x = 83,947.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,947.67/331.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.86

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