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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.72, 481.70 and 167.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.72, 481.70 and 167.32 is: 250.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.72 : 481.70 = 167.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.72/481.70 = 167.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.72x = 481.70 × 167.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.72x = 80,598.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,598.04/321.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.52

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