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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.89, 495.29 and 167.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.89, 495.29 and 167.69 is: 251.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.89 : 495.29 = 167.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.89/495.29 = 167.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.89x = 495.29 × 167.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.89x = 83,052.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,052.70/329.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.76

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