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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.27, 493.40 and 166.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.27, 493.40 and 166.73 is: 249.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.27 : 493.40 = 166.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.27/493.40 = 166.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.27x = 493.40 × 166.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.27x = 82,262.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,262.53/329.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.84

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