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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.16, 498.37 and 169.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.16, 498.37 and 169.95 is: 254.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.16 : 498.37 = 169.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.16/498.37 = 169.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.16x = 498.37 × 169.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.16x = 84,697.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,697.98/332.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.99

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