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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.63, 493.25 and 166.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.63, 493.25 and 166.43 is: 249.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.63 : 493.25 = 166.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.63/493.25 = 166.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.63x = 493.25 × 166.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.63x = 82,091.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,091.60/328.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.80

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