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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.94, 495.14 and 167.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.94, 495.14 and 167.73 is: 251.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.94 : 495.14 = 167.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.94/495.14 = 167.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.94x = 495.14 × 167.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.94x = 83,048.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,048.99/329.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.71

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