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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.58, 498.55 and 167.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.58, 498.55 and 167.94 is: 251.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.58 : 498.55 = 167.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.58/498.55 = 167.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.58x = 498.55 × 167.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.58x = 83,723.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,723.15/332.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.74

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