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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.62, 493.20 and 166.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.62, 493.20 and 166.44 is: 249.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.62 : 493.20 = 166.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.62/493.20 = 166.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.62x = 493.20 × 166.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.62x = 82,088.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,088.21/328.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.80

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