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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.56, 483.92 and 168.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.56, 483.92 and 168.58 is: 252.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.56 : 483.92 = 168.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.56/483.92 = 168.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.56x = 483.92 × 168.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.56x = 81,580.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,580.58/322.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.92

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