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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.09, 483.02 and 116.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.09, 483.02 and 116.61 is: 174.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.09 : 483.02 = 116.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.09/483.02 = 116.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.09x = 483.02 × 116.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.09x = 56,322.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,322.55/322.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.87

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