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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.11, 483.42 and 168.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.11, 483.42 and 168.08 is: 252.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.11 : 483.42 = 168.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.11/483.42 = 168.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.11x = 483.42 × 168.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.11x = 81,253.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,253.23/322.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.25

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