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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.17, 493.91 and 166.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.17, 493.91 and 166.77 is: 250.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.17 : 493.91 = 166.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.17/493.91 = 166.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.17x = 493.91 × 166.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.17x = 82,369.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,369.37/329.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.23

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