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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.09, 483.13 and 116.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.09, 483.13 and 116.66 is: 174.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.09 : 483.13 = 116.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.09/483.13 = 116.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.09x = 483.13 × 116.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.09x = 56,359.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,359.53/322.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.98

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