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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.44, 492.89 and 166.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.44, 492.89 and 166.24 is: 249.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.44 : 492.89 = 166.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.44/492.89 = 166.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.44x = 492.89 × 166.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.44x = 81,935.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,935.05/328.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.47

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