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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.94, 482.95 and 167.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.94, 482.95 and 167.88 is: 251.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.94 : 482.95 = 167.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.94/482.95 = 167.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.94x = 482.95 × 167.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.94x = 81,077.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,077.65/321.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.84

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