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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.28, 483.01 and 168.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.28, 483.01 and 168.11 is: 251.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.28 : 483.01 = 168.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.28/483.01 = 168.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.28x = 483.01 × 168.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.28x = 81,199.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,199.60/322.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.96

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