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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.51, 493.06 and 166.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.51, 493.06 and 166.31 is: 249.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.51 : 493.06 = 166.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.51/493.06 = 166.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.51x = 493.06 × 166.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.51x = 81,998.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,998.34/328.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.61

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