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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.17, 480.04 and 163.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.17, 480.04 and 163.69 is: 245.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.17 : 480.04 = 163.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.17/480.04 = 163.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.17x = 480.04 × 163.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.17x = 78,578.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,578.84/320.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.43

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