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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.02, 481.80 and 167

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.02, 481.80 and 167 is: 250.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.02 : 481.80 = 167 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.02/481.80 = 167/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.02x = 481.80 × 167
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.02x = 80,460.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,460.60/321.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.64

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