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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.31, 494.13 and 164.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.31, 494.13 and 164.80 is: 247.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.31 : 494.13 = 164.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.31/494.13 = 164.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.31x = 494.13 × 164.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.31x = 81,433.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,433.86/329.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.29

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