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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.66, 492.72 and 166.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.66, 492.72 and 166.46 is: 249.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.66 : 492.72 = 166.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.66/492.72 = 166.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.66x = 492.72 × 166.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.66x = 82,015.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,015.08/328.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.55

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