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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.69, 494.19 and 167.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.69, 494.19 and 167.28 is: 250.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.69 : 494.19 = 167.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.69/494.19 = 167.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.69x = 494.19 × 167.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.69x = 82,668.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,668.10/329.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.75

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