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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.30, 480.45 and 166.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.30, 480.45 and 166.01 is: 249.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.30 : 480.45 = 166.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.30/480.45 = 166.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.30x = 480.45 × 166.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.30x = 79,759.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,759.50/320.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.02

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