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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.55, 498.15 and 169.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.55, 498.15 and 169.83 is: 254.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.55 : 498.15 = 169.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.55/498.15 = 169.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.55x = 498.15 × 169.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.55x = 84,600.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,600.81/332.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.40

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