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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.03, 481.03 and 166.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.03, 481.03 and 166.73 is: 249.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.03 : 481.03 = 166.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.03/481.03 = 166.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.03x = 481.03 × 166.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.03x = 80,199.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,199.31/321.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.82

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