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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.56, 492.60 and 166.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.56, 492.60 and 166.12 is: 249.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.56 : 492.60 = 166.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.56/492.60 = 166.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.56x = 492.60 × 166.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.56x = 81,830.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,830.71/328.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.06

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