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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.99, 482.66 and 167.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.99, 482.66 and 167.84 is: 251.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.99 : 482.66 = 167.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.99/482.66 = 167.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.99x = 482.66 × 167.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.99x = 81,006.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,006.40/321.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.58

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