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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.74, 480.55 and 166.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.74, 480.55 and 166.43 is: 249.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.74 : 480.55 = 166.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.74/480.55 = 166.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.74x = 480.55 × 166.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.74x = 79,979.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,979.03/320.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.36

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