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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.12, 483.12 and 168.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.12, 483.12 and 168.14 is: 252.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.12 : 483.12 = 168.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.12/483.12 = 168.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.12x = 483.12 × 168.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.12x = 81,231.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,231.80/322.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.18

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