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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.08, 493.78 and 166.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.08, 493.78 and 166.84 is: 250.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.08 : 493.78 = 166.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.08/493.78 = 166.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.08x = 493.78 × 166.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.08x = 82,382.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,382.26/329.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.34

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