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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.98, 493.83 and 166.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.98, 493.83 and 166.62 is: 250.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.98 : 493.83 = 166.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.98/493.83 = 166.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.98x = 493.83 × 166.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.98x = 82,281.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,281.95/328.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.11

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