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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.28, 481.44 and 167.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.28, 481.44 and 167.04 is: 250.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.28 : 481.44 = 167.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.28/481.44 = 167.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.28x = 481.44 × 167.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.28x = 80,419.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,419.74/321.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.31

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