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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.08, 481.70 and 164.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.08, 481.70 and 164.52 is: 246.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.08 : 481.70 = 164.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.08/481.70 = 164.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.08x = 481.70 × 164.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.08x = 79,248.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,248.46/321.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.82

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