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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.04, 480.18 and 166

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.04, 480.18 and 166 is: 249.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.04 : 480.18 = 166 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.04/480.18 = 166/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.04x = 480.18 × 166
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.04x = 79,709.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,709.88/320.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.06

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