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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.86, 494.11 and 167.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.86, 494.11 and 167.25 is: 250.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.86 : 494.11 = 167.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.86/494.11 = 167.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.86x = 494.11 × 167.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.86x = 82,639.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,639.90/329.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.53

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