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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.02, 482.99 and 116.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.02, 482.99 and 116.58 is: 174.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.02 : 482.99 = 116.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.02/482.99 = 116.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.02x = 482.99 × 116.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.02x = 56,306.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,306.97/322.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.86

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