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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.29, 484.25 and 178.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.29, 484.25 and 178.11 is: 267.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.29 : 484.25 = 178.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.29/484.25 = 178.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.29x = 484.25 × 178.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.29x = 86,249.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,249.77/322.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.62

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