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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.41, 483.43 and 176.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.41, 483.43 and 176.19 is: 264.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.41 : 483.43 = 176.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.41/483.43 = 176.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.41x = 483.43 × 176.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.41x = 85,175.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,175.53/322.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.18

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