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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.04, 498.17 and 169.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.04, 498.17 and 169.84 is: 254.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.04 : 498.17 = 169.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.04/498.17 = 169.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.04x = 498.17 × 169.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.04x = 84,607.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,607.10/332.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.81

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