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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.16, 482.91 and 167.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.16, 482.91 and 167.99 is: 251.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.16 : 482.91 = 167.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.16/482.91 = 167.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.16x = 482.91 × 167.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.16x = 81,121.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,121.64/322.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.81

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