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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.07, 483.27 and 177.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.07, 483.27 and 177.62 is: 266.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.07 : 483.27 = 177.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.07/483.27 = 177.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.07x = 483.27 × 177.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.07x = 85,837.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,837.53/322.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.52

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