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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.84, 480.61 and 164.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.84, 480.61 and 164.66 is: 246.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.84 : 480.61 = 164.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.84/480.61 = 164.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.84x = 480.61 × 164.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.84x = 79,137.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,137.24/320.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.66

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