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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.94, 485.84 and 167.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.94, 485.84 and 167.62 is: 251.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.94 : 485.84 = 167.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.94/485.84 = 167.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.94x = 485.84 × 167.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.94x = 81,436.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,436.50/323.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.39

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