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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.22, 497.42 and 169.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.22, 497.42 and 169.56 is: 253.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.22 : 497.42 = 169.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.22/497.42 = 169.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.22x = 497.42 × 169.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.22x = 84,341.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,341.69/332.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.87

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