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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.35, 493.79 and 166.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.35, 493.79 and 166.92 is: 250.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.35 : 493.79 = 166.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.35/493.79 = 166.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.35x = 493.79 × 166.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.35x = 82,420.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,420.12/329.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.25

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