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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.10, 483.03 and 167.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.10, 483.03 and 167.96 is: 251.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.10 : 483.03 = 167.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.10/483.03 = 167.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.10x = 483.03 × 167.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.10x = 81,129.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,129.72/322.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.88

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