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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.77, 484.41 and 168.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.77, 484.41 and 168.74 is: 253.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.77 : 484.41 = 168.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.77/484.41 = 168.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.77x = 484.41 × 168.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.77x = 81,739.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,739.34/322.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.24

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