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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.96, 493.47 and 166.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.96, 493.47 and 166.54 is: 249.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.96 : 493.47 = 166.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.96/493.47 = 166.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.96x = 493.47 × 166.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.96x = 82,182.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,182.49/328.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.83

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