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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.12, 498 and 169.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.12, 498 and 169.76 is: 254.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.12 : 498 = 169.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.12/498 = 169.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.12x = 498 × 169.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.12x = 84,540.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,540.48/332.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.55

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