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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.52, 495.72 and 166.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.52, 495.72 and 166.09 is: 249.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.52 : 495.72 = 166.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.52/495.72 = 166.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.52x = 495.72 × 166.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.52x = 82,334.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,334.13/330.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.10

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