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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.67, 494.37 and 167.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.67, 494.37 and 167.27 is: 250.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.67 : 494.37 = 167.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.67/494.37 = 167.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.67x = 494.37 × 167.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.67x = 82,690.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,690.80/329.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.83

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