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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.59, 483.27 and 168.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.59, 483.27 and 168.28 is: 252.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.59 : 483.27 = 168.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.59/483.27 = 168.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.59x = 483.27 × 168.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.59x = 81,324.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,324.68/322.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.10

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