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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.60, 493.77 and 167.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.60, 493.77 and 167.06 is: 250.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.60 : 493.77 = 167.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.60/493.77 = 167.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.60x = 493.77 × 167.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.60x = 82,489.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,489.22/329.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.27

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