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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.72, 481.28 and 166.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.72, 481.28 and 166.55 is: 249.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.72 : 481.28 = 166.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.72/481.28 = 166.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.72x = 481.28 × 166.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.72x = 80,153.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,153.94/320.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.92

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