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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.42, 483.39 and 168.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.42, 483.39 and 168.14 is: 252.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.42 : 483.39 = 168.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.42/483.39 = 168.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.42x = 483.39 × 168.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.42x = 81,277.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,277.19/322.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.08

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