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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.15, 481.97 and 167.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.15, 481.97 and 167.25 is: 251.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.15 : 481.97 = 167.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.15/481.97 = 167.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.15x = 481.97 × 167.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.15x = 80,609.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,609.48/321.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.00

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