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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.71, 492.65 and 166.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.71, 492.65 and 166.44 is: 249.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.71 : 492.65 = 166.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.71/492.65 = 166.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.71x = 492.65 × 166.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.71x = 81,995.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,995.83/328.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.45

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