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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.54, 483.94 and 117.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.54, 483.94 and 117.12 is: 175.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.54 : 483.94 = 117.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.54/483.94 = 117.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.54x = 483.94 × 117.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.54x = 56,678.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,678.47/322.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.73

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