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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.70, 493.02 and 166.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.70, 493.02 and 166.50 is: 249.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.70 : 493.02 = 166.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.70/493.02 = 166.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.70x = 493.02 × 166.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.70x = 82,087.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,087.83/328.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.73

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