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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.68, 484.08 and 168.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.68, 484.08 and 168.68 is: 253.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.68 : 484.08 = 168.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.68/484.08 = 168.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.68x = 484.08 × 168.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.68x = 81,655.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,655.19/322.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.05

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