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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.19, 493.48 and 164.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.19, 493.48 and 164.56 is: 246.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.19 : 493.48 = 164.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.19/493.48 = 164.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.19x = 493.48 × 164.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.19x = 81,207.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,207.07/329.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.69

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