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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.69, 482.09 and 167.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.69, 482.09 and 167.31 is: 250.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.69 : 482.09 = 167.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.69/482.09 = 167.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.69x = 482.09 × 167.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.69x = 80,657.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,657.64/321.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.73

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