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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.26, 493.90 and 166.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.26, 493.90 and 166.90 is: 250.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.26 : 493.90 = 166.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.26/493.90 = 166.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.26x = 493.90 × 166.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.26x = 82,431.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,431.91/329.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.36

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