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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.05, 480.04 and 165.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.05, 480.04 and 165.90 is: 248.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.05 : 480.04 = 165.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.05/480.04 = 165.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.05x = 480.04 × 165.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.05x = 79,638.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,638.64/320.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.83

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