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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.81, 484.29 and 168.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.81, 484.29 and 168.70 is: 253.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.81 : 484.29 = 168.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.81/484.29 = 168.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.81x = 484.29 × 168.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.81x = 81,697.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,697.31/322.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.08

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