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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.57, 483.91 and 168.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.57, 483.91 and 168.63 is: 252.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.57 : 483.91 = 168.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.57/483.91 = 168.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.57x = 483.91 × 168.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.57x = 81,599.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,599.51/322.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.97

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