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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.64, 493.74 and 166.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.64, 493.74 and 166.98 is: 250.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.64 : 493.74 = 166.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.64/493.74 = 166.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.64x = 493.74 × 166.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.64x = 82,444.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,444.71/329.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.11

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