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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.80, 493.28 and 166.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.80, 493.28 and 166.48 is: 249.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.80 : 493.28 = 166.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.80/493.28 = 166.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.80x = 493.28 × 166.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.80x = 82,121.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,121.25/328.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.76

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