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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.62, 492.53 and 166.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.62, 492.53 and 166.35 is: 249.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.62 : 492.53 = 166.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.62/492.53 = 166.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.62x = 492.53 × 166.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.62x = 81,932.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,932.37/328.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.32

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