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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.17, 493.32 and 166.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.17, 493.32 and 166.90 is: 250.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.17 : 493.32 = 166.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.17/493.32 = 166.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.17x = 493.32 × 166.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.17x = 82,335.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,335.11/329.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.13

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