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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.59, 495.98 and 166.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.59, 495.98 and 166.16 is: 249.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.59 : 495.98 = 166.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.59/495.98 = 166.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.59x = 495.98 × 166.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.59x = 82,412.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,412.04/330.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.29

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