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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.26, 483.67 and 166.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.26, 483.67 and 166.19 is: 249.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.26 : 483.67 = 166.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.26/483.67 = 166.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.26x = 483.67 × 166.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.26x = 80,380.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,380.95/322.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.43

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