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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.04, 498.06 and 169.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.04, 498.06 and 169.68 is: 254.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.04 : 498.06 = 169.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.04/498.06 = 169.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.04x = 498.06 × 169.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.04x = 84,510.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,510.82/332.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.52

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