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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.92, 481 and 166.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.92, 481 and 166.62 is: 249.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.92 : 481 = 166.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.92/481 = 166.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.92x = 481 × 166.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.92x = 80,144.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,144.22/320.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.73

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