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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.27, 483.66 and 168.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.27, 483.66 and 168.24 is: 252.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.27 : 483.66 = 168.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.27/483.66 = 168.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.27x = 483.66 × 168.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.27x = 81,370.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,370.96/322.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.49

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