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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.95, 484.41 and 169.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.95, 484.41 and 169.19 is: 253.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.95 : 484.41 = 169.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.95/484.41 = 169.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.95x = 484.41 × 169.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.95x = 81,957.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,957.36/322.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.77

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