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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.86, 492.62 and 166.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.86, 492.62 and 166.25 is: 249.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.86 : 492.62 = 166.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.86/492.62 = 166.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.86x = 492.62 × 166.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.86x = 81,898.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,898.48/328.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.04

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