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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.72, 493 and 166.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.72, 493 and 166.20 is: 249.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.72 : 493 = 166.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.72/493 = 166.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.72x = 493 × 166.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.72x = 81,936.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,936.60/328.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.26

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