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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.55, 481.11 and 166.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.55, 481.11 and 166.59 is: 250.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.55 : 481.11 = 166.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.55/481.11 = 166.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.55x = 481.11 × 166.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.55x = 80,146.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,146.13/320.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.02

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