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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.49, 483.41 and 168.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.49, 483.41 and 168.34 is: 252.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.49 : 483.41 = 168.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.49/483.41 = 168.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.49x = 483.41 × 168.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.49x = 81,373.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,373.98/322.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.33

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