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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.94, 484.72 and 168.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.94, 484.72 and 168.98 is: 253.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.94 : 484.72 = 168.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.94/484.72 = 168.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.94x = 484.72 × 168.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.94x = 81,905.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,905.14/322.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.62

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