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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.52, 493.37 and 166.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.52, 493.37 and 166.87 is: 249.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.52 : 493.37 = 166.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.52/493.37 = 166.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.52x = 493.37 × 166.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.52x = 82,325.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,325.35/329.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.83

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