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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.10, 493.41 and 166.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.10, 493.41 and 166.70 is: 249.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.10 : 493.41 = 166.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.10/493.41 = 166.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.10x = 493.41 × 166.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.10x = 82,248.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,248.98/329.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.92

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