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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.29, 483.27 and 168.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.29, 483.27 and 168.06 is: 252.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.29 : 483.27 = 168.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.29/483.27 = 168.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.29x = 483.27 × 168.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.29x = 81,218.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,218.86/322.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.00

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