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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.15, 484.37 and 166.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.15, 484.37 and 166.98 is: 250.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.15 : 484.37 = 166.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.15/484.37 = 166.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.15x = 484.37 × 166.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.15x = 80,880.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,880.10/323.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.29

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