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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.68, 494.35 and 164.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.68, 494.35 and 164.97 is: 247.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.68 : 494.35 = 164.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.68/494.35 = 164.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.68x = 494.35 × 164.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.68x = 81,552.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,552.30/329.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.37

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