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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320, 480.16 and 168

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320, 480.16 and 168 is: 252.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320 : 480.16 = 168 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320/480.16 = 168/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320x = 480.16 × 168
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320x = 80,666.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,666.88/320
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.08

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