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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.78, 498.56 and 168.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.78, 498.56 and 168.06 is: 251.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.78 : 498.56 = 168.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.78/498.56 = 168.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.78x = 498.56 × 168.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.78x = 83,787.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,787.99/332.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.78

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