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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.54, 485.08 and 166.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.54, 485.08 and 166.98 is: 250.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.54 : 485.08 = 166.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.54/485.08 = 166.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.54x = 485.08 × 166.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.54x = 80,998.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,998.24/323.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.35

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