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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.07, 493.64 and 166.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.07, 493.64 and 166.65 is: 249.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.07 : 493.64 = 166.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.07/493.64 = 166.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.07x = 493.64 × 166.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.07x = 82,264.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,264.27/329.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.99

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