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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.62, 484.13 and 168.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.62, 484.13 and 168.63 is: 253.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.62 : 484.13 = 168.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.62/484.13 = 168.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.62x = 484.13 × 168.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.62x = 81,638.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,638.84/322.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.05

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