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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.63, 494.75 and 167.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.63, 494.75 and 167.44 is: 251.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.63 : 494.75 = 167.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.63/494.75 = 167.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.63x = 494.75 × 167.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.63x = 82,837.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,837.63/329.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.30

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