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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.76, 494.40 and 167.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.76, 494.40 and 167.60 is: 251.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.76 : 494.40 = 167.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.76/494.40 = 167.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.76x = 494.40 × 167.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.76x = 82,861.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,861.44/329.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.28

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