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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.02, 492.80 and 164.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.02, 492.80 and 164.23 is: 245.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.02 : 492.80 = 164.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.02/492.80 = 164.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.02x = 492.80 × 164.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.02x = 80,930.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,930.49/329.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.98

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