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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.10, 483.30 and 168.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.10, 483.30 and 168.20 is: 252.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.10 : 483.30 = 168.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.10/483.30 = 168.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.10x = 483.30 × 168.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.10x = 81,291.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,291.06/322.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.38

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