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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.78, 492.90 and 166.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.78, 492.90 and 166.38 is: 249.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.78 : 492.90 = 166.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.78/492.90 = 166.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.78x = 492.90 × 166.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.78x = 82,008.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,008.70/328.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.43

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