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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.62, 494.17 and 164.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.62, 494.17 and 164.98 is: 247.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.62 : 494.17 = 164.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.62/494.17 = 164.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.62x = 494.17 × 164.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.62x = 81,528.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,528.17/329.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.34

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