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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.51, 483.34 and 176.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.51, 483.34 and 176.33 is: 264.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.51 : 483.34 = 176.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.51/483.34 = 176.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.51x = 483.34 × 176.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.51x = 85,224.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,224.48/322.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.26

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