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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.04, 483.12 and 177.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.04, 483.12 and 177.72 is: 266.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.04 : 483.12 = 177.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.04/483.12 = 177.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.04x = 483.12 × 177.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.04x = 85,860.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,860.09/322.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.61

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