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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.21, 483.36 and 166.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.21, 483.36 and 166.09 is: 249.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.21 : 483.36 = 166.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.21/483.36 = 166.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.21x = 483.36 × 166.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.21x = 80,281.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,281.26/322.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.16

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