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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.44, 481.71 and 167.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.44, 481.71 and 167.06 is: 250.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.44 : 481.71 = 167.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.44/481.71 = 167.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.44x = 481.71 × 167.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.44x = 80,472.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,472.06/321.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.35

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