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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.84, 494.56 and 167.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.84, 494.56 and 167.64 is: 251.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.84 : 494.56 = 167.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.84/494.56 = 167.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.84x = 494.56 × 167.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.84x = 82,907.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,907.20/329.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.36

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