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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.52, 493.86 and 165.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.52, 493.86 and 165.05 is: 247.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.52 : 493.86 = 165.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.52/493.86 = 165.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.52x = 493.86 × 165.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.52x = 81,514.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,514.37/329.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.37

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