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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.76, 485.93 and 167.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.76, 485.93 and 167.69 is: 251.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.76 : 485.93 = 167.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.76/485.93 = 167.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.76x = 485.93 × 167.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.76x = 81,482.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,482.33/323.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.68

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