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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.35, 492.99 and 166.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.35, 492.99 and 166.15 is: 249.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.35 : 492.99 = 166.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.35/492.99 = 166.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.35x = 492.99 × 166.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.35x = 81,910.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,910.28/328.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.46

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