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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.06, 498.25 and 169.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.06, 498.25 and 169.86 is: 254.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.06 : 498.25 = 169.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.06/498.25 = 169.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.06x = 498.25 × 169.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.06x = 84,632.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,632.75/332.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.87

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