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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.03, 480.15 and 166.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.03, 480.15 and 166.07 is: 249.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.03 : 480.15 = 166.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.03/480.15 = 166.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.03x = 480.15 × 166.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.03x = 79,739.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,739.71/320.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.16

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