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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.08, 480.57 and 166.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.08, 480.57 and 166.12 is: 249.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.08 : 480.57 = 166.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.08/480.57 = 166.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.08x = 480.57 × 166.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.08x = 79,832.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,832.29/320.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.41

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