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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.90, 481.02 and 166.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.90, 481.02 and 166.90 is: 250.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.90 : 481.02 = 166.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.90/481.02 = 166.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.90x = 481.02 × 166.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.90x = 80,282.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,282.24/320.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.18

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