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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.14, 482.96 and 168.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.14, 482.96 and 168.06 is: 251.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.14 : 482.96 = 168.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.14/482.96 = 168.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.14x = 482.96 × 168.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.14x = 81,166.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,166.26/322.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.96

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