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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.56, 494.44 and 167.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.56, 494.44 and 167.12 is: 250.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.56 : 494.44 = 167.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.56/494.44 = 167.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.56x = 494.44 × 167.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.56x = 82,630.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,630.81/329.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.73

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