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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.57, 483.43 and 168.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.57, 483.43 and 168.63 is: 252.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.57 : 483.43 = 168.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.57/483.43 = 168.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.57x = 483.43 × 168.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.57x = 81,517.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,517.54/322.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.71

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