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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.70, 493.30 and 166.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.70, 493.30 and 166.52 is: 249.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.70 : 493.30 = 166.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.70/493.30 = 166.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.70x = 493.30 × 166.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.70x = 82,145.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,145.76/328.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.91

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