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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.54, 494.37 and 167.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.54, 494.37 and 167.14 is: 250.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.54 : 494.37 = 167.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.54/494.37 = 167.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.54x = 494.37 × 167.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.54x = 82,629.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,629.00/329.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.74

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