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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.83, 483.19 and 167.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.83, 483.19 and 167.87 is: 252.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.83 : 483.19 = 167.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.83/483.19 = 167.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.83x = 483.19 × 167.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.83x = 81,113.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,113.11/321.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.04

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