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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.99, 484.15 and 168.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.99, 484.15 and 168.84 is: 253.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.99 : 484.15 = 168.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.99/484.15 = 168.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.99x = 484.15 × 168.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.99x = 81,743.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,743.89/322.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.08

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