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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.40, 483.90 and 168.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.40, 483.90 and 168.44 is: 252.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.40 : 483.90 = 168.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.40/483.90 = 168.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.40x = 483.90 × 168.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.40x = 81,508.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,508.12/322.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.82

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