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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.09, 479.73 and 165.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.09, 479.73 and 165.92 is: 248.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.09 : 479.73 = 165.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.09/479.73 = 165.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.09x = 479.73 × 165.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.09x = 79,598.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,598.42/320.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.68

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