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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.68, 493.92 and 166.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.68, 493.92 and 166.96 is: 250.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.68 : 493.92 = 166.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.68/493.92 = 166.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.68x = 493.92 × 166.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.68x = 82,464.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,464.88/329.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.14

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