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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.91, 481.11 and 166.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.91, 481.11 and 166.77 is: 250.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.91 : 481.11 = 166.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.91/481.11 = 166.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.91x = 481.11 × 166.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.91x = 80,234.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,234.71/320.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.02

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