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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.01, 493.81 and 166.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.01, 493.81 and 166.81 is: 250.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.01 : 493.81 = 166.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.01/493.81 = 166.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.01x = 493.81 × 166.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.01x = 82,369.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,369.98/329.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.36

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