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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.45, 483.70 and 117.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.45, 483.70 and 117.04 is: 175.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.45 : 483.70 = 117.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.45/483.70 = 117.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.45x = 483.70 × 117.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.45x = 56,612.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,612.25/322.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.57

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