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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.68, 481.33 and 166.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.68, 481.33 and 166.71 is: 250.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.68 : 481.33 = 166.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.68/481.33 = 166.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.68x = 481.33 × 166.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.68x = 80,244.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,244.54/320.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.23

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