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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.21, 481.59 and 167.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.21, 481.59 and 167.04 is: 250.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.21 : 481.59 = 167.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.21/481.59 = 167.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.21x = 481.59 × 167.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.21x = 80,444.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,444.79/321.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.44

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