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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.22, 480.48 and 166.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.22, 480.48 and 166.06 is: 249.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.22 : 480.48 = 166.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.22/480.48 = 166.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.22x = 480.48 × 166.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.22x = 79,790.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,790.73/320.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.17

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