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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.98, 496.30 and 166.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.98, 496.30 and 166.27 is: 249.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.98 : 496.30 = 166.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.98/496.30 = 166.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.98x = 496.30 × 166.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.98x = 82,519.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,519.80/330.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.32

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