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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321, 480.46 and 166.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321, 480.46 and 166.71 is: 249.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321 : 480.46 = 166.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321/480.46 = 166.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321x = 480.46 × 166.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321x = 80,095.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,095.27/321
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.52

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