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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.57, 494.66 and 167.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.57, 494.66 and 167.37 is: 251.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.57 : 494.66 = 167.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.57/494.66 = 167.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.57x = 494.66 × 167.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.57x = 82,791.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,791.24/329.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.21

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