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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.32, 483.78 and 168.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.32, 483.78 and 168.36 is: 252.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.32 : 483.78 = 168.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.32/483.78 = 168.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.32x = 483.78 × 168.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.32x = 81,449.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,449.20/322.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.70

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