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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.95, 499.67 and 168.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.95, 499.67 and 168.57 is: 252.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.95 : 499.67 = 168.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.95/499.67 = 168.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.95x = 499.67 × 168.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.95x = 84,226.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,226.03/332.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.97

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