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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329, 492.96 and 166.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329, 492.96 and 166.34 is: 249.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329 : 492.96 = 166.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329/492.96 = 166.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329x = 492.96 × 166.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329x = 81,998.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,998.97/329
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.24

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