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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.24, 479.97 and 166.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.24, 479.97 and 166.08 is: 248.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.24 : 479.97 = 166.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.24/479.97 = 166.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.24x = 479.97 × 166.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.24x = 79,714.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,714.02/320.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.92

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