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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.08, 483.71 and 168.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.08, 483.71 and 168.66 is: 252.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.08 : 483.71 = 168.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.08/483.71 = 168.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.08x = 483.71 × 168.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.08x = 81,581.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,581.69/323.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.51

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