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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.81, 494.86 and 167.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.81, 494.86 and 167.41 is: 251.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.81 : 494.86 = 167.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.81/494.86 = 167.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.81x = 494.86 × 167.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.81x = 82,842.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,842.86/329.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.18

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