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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.61, 484.11 and 168.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.61, 484.11 and 168.48 is: 252.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.61 : 484.11 = 168.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.61/484.11 = 168.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.61x = 484.11 × 168.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.61x = 81,562.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,562.85/322.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.83

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