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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.44, 483.92 and 168.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.44, 483.92 and 168.50 is: 252.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.44 : 483.92 = 168.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.44/483.92 = 168.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.44x = 483.92 × 168.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.44x = 81,542.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,542.15/322.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.89

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