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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.35, 480.51 and 166.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.35, 480.51 and 166.22 is: 249.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.35 : 480.51 = 166.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.35/480.51 = 166.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.35x = 480.51 × 166.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.35x = 79,870.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,870.37/320.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.33

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