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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.48, 492.86 and 166.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.48, 492.86 and 166.19 is: 249.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.48 : 492.86 = 166.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.48/492.86 = 166.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.48x = 492.86 × 166.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.48x = 81,906.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,906.35/328.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.35

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