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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.97, 481.46 and 166.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.97, 481.46 and 166.82 is: 250.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.97 : 481.46 = 166.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.97/481.46 = 166.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.97x = 481.46 × 166.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.97x = 80,317.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,317.16/320.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.23

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