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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.03, 497.57 and 169.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.03, 497.57 and 169.49 is: 253.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.03 : 497.57 = 169.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.03/497.57 = 169.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.03x = 497.57 × 169.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.03x = 84,332.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,332.29/332.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.99

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