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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.10, 497.93 and 169.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.10, 497.93 and 169.65 is: 254.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.10 : 497.93 = 169.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.10/497.93 = 169.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.10x = 497.93 × 169.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.10x = 84,472.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,472.98/332.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.36

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