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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.38, 494.33 and 167.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.38, 494.33 and 167.11 is: 250.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.38 : 494.33 = 167.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.38/494.33 = 167.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.38x = 494.33 × 167.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.38x = 82,605.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,605.01/329.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.79

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