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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.28, 498.53 and 169.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.28, 498.53 and 169.83 is: 254.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.28 : 498.53 = 169.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.28/498.53 = 169.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.28x = 498.53 × 169.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.28x = 84,665.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,665.77/332.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.80

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