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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.37, 498.37 and 167.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.37, 498.37 and 167.66 is: 251.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.37 : 498.37 = 167.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.37/498.37 = 167.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.37x = 498.37 × 167.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.37x = 83,553.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,553.38/332.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.39

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