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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.40, 498.44 and 169.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.40, 498.44 and 169.76 is: 254.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.40 : 498.44 = 169.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.40/498.44 = 169.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.40x = 498.44 × 169.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.40x = 84,615.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,615.17/332.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.56

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