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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.83, 484.83 and 168.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.83, 484.83 and 168.86 is: 253.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.83 : 484.83 = 168.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.83/484.83 = 168.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.83x = 484.83 × 168.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.83x = 81,868.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,868.39/322.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.60

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