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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.34, 483.75 and 176.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.34, 483.75 and 176.18 is: 264.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.34 : 483.75 = 176.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.34/483.75 = 176.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.34x = 483.75 × 176.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.34x = 85,227.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,227.08/322.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.40

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