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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.85, 484.34 and 168.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.85, 484.34 and 168.85 is: 253.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.85 : 484.34 = 168.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.85/484.34 = 168.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.85x = 484.34 × 168.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.85x = 81,780.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,780.02/322.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.30

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