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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.93, 481.18 and 166.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.93, 481.18 and 166.92 is: 250.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.93 : 481.18 = 166.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.93/481.18 = 166.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.93x = 481.18 × 166.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.93x = 80,318.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,318.57/320.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.27

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