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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.15, 480.23 and 166.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.15, 480.23 and 166.23 is: 249.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.15 : 480.23 = 166.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.15/480.23 = 166.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.15x = 480.23 × 166.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.15x = 79,827.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,827.07/320.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.34

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