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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.95, 494.97 and 167.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.95, 494.97 and 167.65 is: 251.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.95 : 494.97 = 167.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.95/494.97 = 167.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.95x = 494.97 × 167.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.95x = 82,981.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,981.72/329.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.50

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