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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.90, 494.31 and 167.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.90, 494.31 and 167.24 is: 250.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.90 : 494.31 = 167.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.90/494.31 = 167.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.90x = 494.31 × 167.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.90x = 82,668.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,668.40/329.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.59

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