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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.71, 484.31 and 168.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.71, 484.31 and 168.68 is: 253.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.71 : 484.31 = 168.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.71/484.31 = 168.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.71x = 484.31 × 168.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.71x = 81,691.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,691.41/322.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.14

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