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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.58, 484.46 and 168.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.58, 484.46 and 168.61 is: 253.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.58 : 484.46 = 168.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.58/484.46 = 168.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.58x = 484.46 × 168.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.58x = 81,681.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,681.54/322.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.22

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