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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.49, 493.97 and 167.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.49, 493.97 and 167.06 is: 250.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.49 : 493.97 = 167.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.49/493.97 = 167.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.49x = 493.97 × 167.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.49x = 82,524.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,524.44/329.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.46

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