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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.52, 483.68 and 117.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.52, 483.68 and 117.05 is: 175.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.52 : 483.68 = 117.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.52/483.68 = 117.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.52x = 483.68 × 117.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.52x = 56,616.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,616.25/322.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.54

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