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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.40, 494.04 and 166.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.40, 494.04 and 166.98 is: 250.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.40 : 494.04 = 166.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.40/494.04 = 166.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.40x = 494.04 × 166.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.40x = 82,494.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,494.80/329.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.44

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