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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.89, 484.17 and 168.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.89, 484.17 and 168.99 is: 253.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.89 : 484.17 = 168.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.89/484.17 = 168.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.89x = 484.17 × 168.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.89x = 81,819.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,819.89/322.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.40

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