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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.59, 494.48 and 165.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.59, 494.48 and 165.16 is: 247.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.59 : 494.48 = 165.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.59/494.48 = 165.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.59x = 494.48 × 165.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.59x = 81,668.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,668.32/329.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.79

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