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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.24, 493.62 and 166.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.24, 493.62 and 166.80 is: 250.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.24 : 493.62 = 166.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.24/493.62 = 166.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.24x = 493.62 × 166.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.24x = 82,335.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,335.82/329.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.08

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