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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.48, 480.78 and 166.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.48, 480.78 and 166.32 is: 249.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.48 : 480.78 = 166.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.48/480.78 = 166.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.48x = 480.78 × 166.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.48x = 79,963.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,963.33/320.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.51

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