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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.68, 498.10 and 169.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.68, 498.10 and 169.56 is: 253.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.68 : 498.10 = 169.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.68/498.10 = 169.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.68x = 498.10 × 169.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.68x = 84,457.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,457.84/332.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.87

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