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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.10, 493.02 and 166.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.10, 493.02 and 166.56 is: 249.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.10 : 493.02 = 166.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.10/493.02 = 166.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.10x = 493.02 × 166.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.10x = 82,117.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,117.41/329.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.52

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