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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.47, 483.39 and 168.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.47, 483.39 and 168.09 is: 251.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.47 : 483.39 = 168.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.47/483.39 = 168.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.47x = 483.39 × 168.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.47x = 81,253.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,253.03/322.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.97

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