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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.86, 493.49 and 166.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.86, 493.49 and 166.66 is: 250.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.86 : 493.49 = 166.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.86/493.49 = 166.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.86x = 493.49 × 166.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.86x = 82,244.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,244.23/328.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.09

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