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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.07, 497.61 and 169.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.07, 497.61 and 169.53 is: 254.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.07 : 497.61 = 169.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.07/497.61 = 169.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.07x = 497.61 × 169.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.07x = 84,359.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,359.82/332.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.04

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