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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.96, 484.42 and 168.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.96, 484.42 and 168.84 is: 253.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.96 : 484.42 = 168.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.96/484.42 = 168.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.96x = 484.42 × 168.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.96x = 81,789.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,789.47/322.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.25

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