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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.92, 493.52 and 166.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.92, 493.52 and 166.61 is: 249.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.92 : 493.52 = 166.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.92/493.52 = 166.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.92x = 493.52 × 166.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.92x = 82,225.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,225.37/328.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.99

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