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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.41, 491.90 and 166.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.41, 491.90 and 166.20 is: 248.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.41 : 491.90 = 166.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.41/491.90 = 166.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.41x = 491.90 × 166.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.41x = 81,752.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,752.95/328.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.94

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