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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.28, 483.68 and 168.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.28, 483.68 and 168.25 is: 252.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.28 : 483.68 = 168.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.28/483.68 = 168.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.28x = 483.68 × 168.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.28x = 81,378.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,378.32/322.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.51

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