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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.27, 494.15 and 167.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.27, 494.15 and 167.09 is: 250.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.27 : 494.15 = 167.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.27/494.15 = 167.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.27x = 494.15 × 167.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.27x = 82,564.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,564.22/329.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.75

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