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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.03, 483.17 and 168.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.03, 483.17 and 168.07 is: 252.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.03 : 483.17 = 168.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.03/483.17 = 168.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.03x = 483.17 × 168.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.03x = 81,206.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,206.38/322.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.17

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