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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.52, 483.66 and 178.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.52, 483.66 and 178.13 is: 267.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.52 : 483.66 = 178.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.52/483.66 = 178.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.52x = 483.66 × 178.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.52x = 86,151.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,151.94/322.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.13

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