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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.62, 492.45 and 166.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.62, 492.45 and 166.06 is: 248.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.62 : 492.45 = 166.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.62/492.45 = 166.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.62x = 492.45 × 166.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.62x = 81,776.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,776.25/328.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.85

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