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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.81, 486.73 and 168.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.81, 486.73 and 168.28 is: 252.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.81 : 486.73 = 168.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.81/486.73 = 168.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.81x = 486.73 × 168.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.81x = 81,906.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,906.92/324.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.17

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