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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.91, 494.22 and 167.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.91, 494.22 and 167.43 is: 250.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.91 : 494.22 = 167.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.91/494.22 = 167.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.91x = 494.22 × 167.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.91x = 82,747.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,747.25/329.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.82

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