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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.14, 498.32 and 169.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.14, 498.32 and 169.94 is: 254.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.14 : 498.32 = 169.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.14/498.32 = 169.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.14x = 498.32 × 169.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.14x = 84,684.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,684.50/332.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.97

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