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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.12, 493.08 and 166.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.12, 493.08 and 166.48 is: 249.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.12 : 493.08 = 166.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.12/493.08 = 166.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.12x = 493.08 × 166.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.12x = 82,087.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,087.96/329.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.42

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