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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.82, 484.31 and 168.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.82, 484.31 and 168.83 is: 253.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.82 : 484.31 = 168.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.82/484.31 = 168.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.82x = 484.31 × 168.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.82x = 81,765.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,765.21/322.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.28

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