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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.46, 493.59 and 166.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.46, 493.59 and 166.25 is: 249.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.46 : 493.59 = 166.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.46/493.59 = 166.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.46x = 493.59 × 166.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.46x = 82,061.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,061.19/328.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.84

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