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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.43, 483.26 and 168.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.43, 483.26 and 168.17 is: 252.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.43 : 483.26 = 168.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.43/483.26 = 168.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.43x = 483.26 × 168.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.43x = 81,266.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,266.58/322.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.05

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