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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.63, 481.18 and 166.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.63, 481.18 and 166.52 is: 249.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.63 : 481.18 = 166.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.63/481.18 = 166.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.63x = 481.18 × 166.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.63x = 80,124.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,124.93/320.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.90

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