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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.69, 494.84 and 167.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.69, 494.84 and 167.49 is: 251.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.69 : 494.84 = 167.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.69/494.84 = 167.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.69x = 494.84 × 167.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.69x = 82,881.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,881.17/329.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.39

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