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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.25, 498.47 and 169.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.25, 498.47 and 169.85 is: 254.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.25 : 498.47 = 169.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.25/498.47 = 169.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.25x = 498.47 × 169.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.25x = 84,661.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,661.79/332.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.81

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