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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332, 498.04 and 169.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332, 498.04 and 169.60 is: 254.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332 : 498.04 = 169.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332/498.04 = 169.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332x = 498.04 × 169.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332x = 84,467.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,467.58/332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.42

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