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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.11, 481.92 and 167.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.11, 481.92 and 167.08 is: 250.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.11 : 481.92 = 167.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.11/481.92 = 167.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.11x = 481.92 × 167.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.11x = 80,519.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,519.19/321.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.75

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