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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.08, 493.98 and 167.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.08, 493.98 and 167.08 is: 250.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.08 : 493.98 = 167.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.08/493.98 = 167.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.08x = 493.98 × 167.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.08x = 82,534.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,534.18/329.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.80

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