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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.25, 493.98 and 166.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.25, 493.98 and 166.85 is: 250.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.25 : 493.98 = 166.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.25/493.98 = 166.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.25x = 493.98 × 166.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.25x = 82,420.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,420.56/329.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.33

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