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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.50, 498.30 and 168.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.50, 498.30 and 168.04 is: 251.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.50 : 498.30 = 168.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.50/498.30 = 168.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.50x = 498.30 × 168.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.50x = 83,734.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,734.33/332.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.83

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