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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.21, 498.08 and 169.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.21, 498.08 and 169.77 is: 254.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.21 : 498.08 = 169.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.21/498.08 = 169.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.21x = 498.08 × 169.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.21x = 84,558.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,558.19/332.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.53

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