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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.52, 493.02 and 166.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.52, 493.02 and 166.34 is: 249.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.52 : 493.02 = 166.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.52/493.02 = 166.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.52x = 493.02 × 166.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.52x = 82,006.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,006.48/328.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.63

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