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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.48, 498.26 and 169.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.48, 498.26 and 169.82 is: 254.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.48 : 498.26 = 169.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.48/498.26 = 169.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.48x = 498.26 × 169.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.48x = 84,612.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,612.84/332.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.49

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