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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.64, 485.74 and 167.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.64, 485.74 and 167.57 is: 251.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.64 : 485.74 = 167.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.64/485.74 = 167.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.64x = 485.74 × 167.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.64x = 81,394.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,394.61/323.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.50

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