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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.49, 493.83 and 164.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.49, 493.83 and 164.57 is: 246.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.49 : 493.83 = 164.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.49/493.83 = 164.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.49x = 493.83 × 164.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.49x = 81,267.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,267.13/329.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.65

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