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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.61, 480.61 and 166.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.61, 480.61 and 166.19 is: 249.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.61 : 480.61 = 166.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.61/480.61 = 166.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.61x = 480.61 × 166.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.61x = 79,872.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,872.58/320.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.13

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