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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.27, 480.12 and 166.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.27, 480.12 and 166.11 is: 249.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.27 : 480.12 = 166.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.27/480.12 = 166.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.27x = 480.12 × 166.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.27x = 79,752.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,752.73/320.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.02

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