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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.02, 497.59 and 167.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.02, 497.59 and 167.49 is: 251.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.02 : 497.59 = 167.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.02/497.59 = 167.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.02x = 497.59 × 167.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.02x = 83,341.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,341.35/332.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.01

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