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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.97, 494.65 and 165.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.97, 494.65 and 165.34 is: 247.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.97 : 494.65 = 165.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.97/494.65 = 165.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.97x = 494.65 × 165.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.97x = 81,782.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,782.13/329.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.85

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