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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.24, 498.29 and 167.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.24, 498.29 and 167.66 is: 251.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.24 : 498.29 = 167.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.24/498.29 = 167.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.24x = 498.29 × 167.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.24x = 83,539.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,539.97/332.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.45

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