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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.72, 483.91 and 168.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.72, 483.91 and 168.62 is: 252.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.72 : 483.91 = 168.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.72/483.91 = 168.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.72x = 483.91 × 168.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.72x = 81,594.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,594.06/322.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.83

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