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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.11, 497.67 and 169.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.11, 497.67 and 169.84 is: 254.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.11 : 497.67 = 169.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.11/497.67 = 169.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.11x = 497.67 × 169.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.11x = 84,524.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,524.27/332.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.51

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