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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.40, 494.55 and 167.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.40, 494.55 and 167.20 is: 251.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.40 : 494.55 = 167.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.40/494.55 = 167.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.40x = 494.55 × 167.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.40x = 82,687.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,687.52/329.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.02

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