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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.80, 494.40 and 167.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.80, 494.40 and 167.40 is: 250.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.80 : 494.40 = 167.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.80/494.40 = 167.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.80x = 494.40 × 167.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.80x = 82,762.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,762.56/329.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.95

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