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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.25, 493.94 and 164.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.25, 493.94 and 164.81 is: 247.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.25 : 493.94 = 164.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.25/493.94 = 164.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.25x = 493.94 × 164.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.25x = 81,402.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,402.96/329.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.24

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