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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.09, 497.91 and 169.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.09, 497.91 and 169.67 is: 254.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.09 : 497.91 = 169.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.09/497.91 = 169.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.09x = 497.91 × 169.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.09x = 84,477.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,477.90/332.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.38

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