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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.27, 482.18 and 167.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.27, 482.18 and 167.25 is: 251.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.27 : 482.18 = 167.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.27/482.18 = 167.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.27x = 482.18 × 167.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.27x = 80,643.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,643.77/321.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.02

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