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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.80, 481.49 and 166.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.80, 481.49 and 166.84 is: 250.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.80 : 481.49 = 166.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.80/481.49 = 166.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.80x = 481.49 × 166.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.80x = 80,328.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,328.97/320.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.40

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