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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.42, 481.89 and 167.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.42, 481.89 and 167.14 is: 250.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.42 : 481.89 = 167.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.42/481.89 = 167.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.42x = 481.89 × 167.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.42x = 80,543.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,543.09/321.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.59

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