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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.88, 493.63 and 166.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.88, 493.63 and 166.68 is: 250.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.88 : 493.63 = 166.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.88/493.63 = 166.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.88x = 493.63 × 166.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.88x = 82,278.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,278.25/328.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.18

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