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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.91, 493.59 and 166.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.91, 493.59 and 166.55 is: 249.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.91 : 493.59 = 166.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.91/493.59 = 166.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.91x = 493.59 × 166.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.91x = 82,207.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,207.41/328.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.94

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