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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.48, 483.47 and 168.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.48, 483.47 and 168.58 is: 252.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.48 : 483.47 = 168.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.48/483.47 = 168.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.48x = 483.47 × 168.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.48x = 81,503.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,503.77/322.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.74

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