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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.06, 479.86 and 163.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.06, 479.86 and 163.49 is: 245.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.06 : 479.86 = 163.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.06/479.86 = 163.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.06x = 479.86 × 163.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.06x = 78,452.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,452.31/320.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.12

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