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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.97, 483.05 and 167.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.97, 483.05 and 167.98 is: 252.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.97 : 483.05 = 167.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.97/483.05 = 167.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.97x = 483.05 × 167.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.97x = 81,142.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,142.74/321.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.02

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