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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.39, 494.25 and 167.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.39, 494.25 and 167.08 is: 250.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.39 : 494.25 = 167.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.39/494.25 = 167.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.39x = 494.25 × 167.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.39x = 82,578.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,578.68/329.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.70

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