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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.60, 483.48 and 166.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.60, 483.48 and 166.48 is: 249.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.60 : 483.48 = 166.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.60/483.48 = 166.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.60x = 483.48 × 166.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.60x = 80,489.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,489.75/322.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.50

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