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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.49, 483.80 and 117.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.49, 483.80 and 117.10 is: 175.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.49 : 483.80 = 117.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.49/483.80 = 117.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.49x = 483.80 × 117.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.49x = 56,652.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,652.98/322.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.67

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