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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.17, 483.36 and 127.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.17, 483.36 and 127.17 is: 190.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.17 : 483.36 = 127.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.17/483.36 = 127.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.17x = 483.36 × 127.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.17x = 61,466.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,466.47/322.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.79

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