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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.57, 493.16 and 166.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.57, 493.16 and 166.37 is: 249.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.57 : 493.16 = 166.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.57/493.16 = 166.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.57x = 493.16 × 166.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.57x = 82,043.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,043.73/328.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.70

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