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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.22, 498.01 and 169.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.22, 498.01 and 169.71 is: 254.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.22 : 498.01 = 169.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.22/498.01 = 169.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.22x = 498.01 × 169.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.22x = 84,517.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,517.28/332.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.40

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