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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.91, 496.26 and 166.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.91, 496.26 and 166.21 is: 249.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.91 : 496.26 = 166.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.91/496.26 = 166.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.91x = 496.26 × 166.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.91x = 82,482.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,482.13/330.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.26

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