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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.27, 492.69 and 166.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.27, 492.69 and 166.09 is: 249.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.27 : 492.69 = 166.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.27/492.69 = 166.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.27x = 492.69 × 166.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.27x = 81,830.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,830.88/328.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.28

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