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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.52, 494.22 and 165.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.52, 494.22 and 165.09 is: 247.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.52 : 494.22 = 165.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.52/494.22 = 165.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.52x = 494.22 × 165.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.52x = 81,590.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,590.78/329.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.60

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