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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.13, 494 and 166.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.13, 494 and 166.93 is: 250.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.13 : 494 = 166.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.13/494 = 166.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.13x = 494 × 166.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.13x = 82,463.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,463.42/329.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.55

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