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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.20, 497.90 and 169.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.20, 497.90 and 169.92 is: 254.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.20 : 497.90 = 169.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.20/497.90 = 169.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.20x = 497.90 × 169.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.20x = 84,603.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,603.17/332.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.68

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