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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.97, 495.28 and 165.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.97, 495.28 and 165.55 is: 248.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.97 : 495.28 = 165.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.97/495.28 = 165.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.97x = 495.28 × 165.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.97x = 81,993.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,993.60/329.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.49

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