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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.35, 481.68 and 167.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.35, 481.68 and 167.12 is: 250.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.35 : 481.68 = 167.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.35/481.68 = 167.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.35x = 481.68 × 167.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.35x = 80,495.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,495.95/321.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.50

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