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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.56, 492.32 and 166.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.56, 492.32 and 166.02 is: 248.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.56 : 492.32 = 166.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.56/492.32 = 166.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.56x = 492.32 × 166.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.56x = 81,734.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,734.97/328.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.77

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