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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.68, 493.14 and 166.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.68, 493.14 and 166.26 is: 249.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.68 : 493.14 = 166.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.68/493.14 = 166.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.68x = 493.14 × 166.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.68x = 81,989.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,989.46/328.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.45

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