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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.16, 480.17 and 166.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.16, 480.17 and 166.19 is: 249.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.16 : 480.17 = 166.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.16/480.17 = 166.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.16x = 480.17 × 166.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.16x = 79,801.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,801.07/320.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.25

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