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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321, 481.66 and 169

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321, 481.66 and 169 is: 253.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321 : 481.66 = 169 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321/481.66 = 169/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321x = 481.66 × 169
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321x = 81,400.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,400.54/321
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.58

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