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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.18, 493.43 and 166.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.18, 493.43 and 166.37 is: 249.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.18 : 493.43 = 166.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.18/493.43 = 166.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.18x = 493.43 × 166.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.18x = 82,088.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,088.65/329.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.38

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