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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.74, 480.72 and 166.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.74, 480.72 and 166.58 is: 249.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.74 : 480.72 = 166.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.74/480.72 = 166.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.74x = 480.72 × 166.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.74x = 80,079.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,079.54/320.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.67

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