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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.69, 480.14 and 166.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.69, 480.14 and 166.29 is: 248.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.69 : 480.14 = 166.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.69/480.14 = 166.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.69x = 480.14 × 166.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.69x = 79,842.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,842.48/320.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.97

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