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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.18, 497.35 and 169.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.18, 497.35 and 169.54 is: 253.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.18 : 497.35 = 169.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.18/497.35 = 169.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.18x = 497.35 × 169.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.18x = 84,319.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,319.05/332.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.84

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