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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.73, 494.20 and 164.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.73, 494.20 and 164.94 is: 247.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.73 : 494.20 = 164.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.73/494.20 = 164.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.73x = 494.20 × 164.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.73x = 81,513.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,513.35/329.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.21

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