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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.34, 492.65 and 166.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.34, 492.65 and 166.07 is: 249.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.34 : 492.65 = 166.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.34/492.65 = 166.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.34x = 492.65 × 166.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.34x = 81,813.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,813.56/328.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.17

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