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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.15, 497.31 and 169.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.15, 497.31 and 169.03 is: 253.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.15 : 497.31 = 169.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.15/497.31 = 169.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.15x = 497.31 × 169.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.15x = 84,059.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,059.46/332.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.08

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