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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.60, 483.78 and 168.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.60, 483.78 and 168.46 is: 252.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.60 : 483.78 = 168.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.60/483.78 = 168.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.60x = 483.78 × 168.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.60x = 81,497.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,497.58/322.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.63

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