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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.14, 481.35 and 166.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.14, 481.35 and 166.61 is: 249.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.14 : 481.35 = 166.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.14/481.35 = 166.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.14x = 481.35 × 166.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.14x = 80,197.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,197.72/321.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.73

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