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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.07, 493.59 and 166.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.07, 493.59 and 166.71 is: 250.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.07 : 493.59 = 166.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.07/493.59 = 166.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.07x = 493.59 × 166.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.07x = 82,286.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,286.39/329.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.06

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