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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.08, 497.80 and 167.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.08, 497.80 and 167.44 is: 250.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.08 : 497.80 = 167.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.08/497.80 = 167.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.08x = 497.80 × 167.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.08x = 83,348.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,348.72/332.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.99

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