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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.04, 479.65 and 165.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.04, 479.65 and 165.94 is: 248.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.04 : 479.65 = 165.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.04/479.65 = 165.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.04x = 479.65 × 165.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.04x = 79,593.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,593.12/320.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.70

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