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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.18, 499.44 and 168.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.18, 499.44 and 168.57 is: 252.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.18 : 499.44 = 168.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.18/499.44 = 168.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.18x = 499.44 × 168.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.18x = 84,193.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,193.22/333.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.70

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