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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.15, 497.78 and 167.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.15, 497.78 and 167.61 is: 251.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.15 : 497.78 = 167.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.15/497.78 = 167.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.15x = 497.78 × 167.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.15x = 83,434.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,434.56/332.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.20

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