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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.56, 484.12 and 168.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.56, 484.12 and 168.59 is: 253.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.56 : 484.12 = 168.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.56/484.12 = 168.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.56x = 484.12 × 168.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.56x = 81,614.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,614.53/322.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.03

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