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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.53, 483.63 and 117.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.53, 483.63 and 117.03 is: 175.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.53 : 483.63 = 117.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.53/483.63 = 117.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.53x = 483.63 × 117.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.53x = 56,599.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,599.22/322.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.49

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