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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.43, 493.83 and 164.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.43, 493.83 and 164.79 is: 247.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.43 : 493.83 = 164.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.43/493.83 = 164.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.43x = 493.83 × 164.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.43x = 81,379.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,379.48/329.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.03

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