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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.27, 494.20 and 167.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.27, 494.20 and 167.06 is: 250.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.27 : 494.20 = 167.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.27/494.20 = 167.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.27x = 494.20 × 167.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.27x = 82,562.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,562.50/329.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.75

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