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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.74, 483.02 and 167.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.74, 483.02 and 167.77 is: 251.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.74 : 483.02 = 167.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.74/483.02 = 167.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.74x = 483.02 × 167.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.74x = 81,036.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,036.27/321.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.87

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