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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.82, 483.84 and 168.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.82, 483.84 and 168.86 is: 253.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.82 : 483.84 = 168.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.82/483.84 = 168.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.82x = 483.84 × 168.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.82x = 81,701.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,701.22/322.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.09

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