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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.57, 480.68 and 166.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.57, 480.68 and 166.11 is: 249.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.57 : 480.68 = 166.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.57/480.68 = 166.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.57x = 480.68 × 166.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.57x = 79,846.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,846.17/320.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.07

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