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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.92, 484.49 and 168.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.92, 484.49 and 168.95 is: 253.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.92 : 484.49 = 168.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.92/484.49 = 168.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.92x = 484.49 × 168.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.92x = 81,851.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,851.32/322.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.47

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