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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.54, 498.43 and 169.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.54, 498.43 and 169.88 is: 254.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.54 : 498.43 = 169.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.54/498.43 = 169.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.54x = 498.43 × 169.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.54x = 84,673.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,673.29/332.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.63

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