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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.42, 480.43 and 166.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.42, 480.43 and 166.42 is: 249.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.42 : 480.43 = 166.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.42/480.43 = 166.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.42x = 480.43 × 166.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.42x = 79,953.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,953.97/320.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.53

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