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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.59, 483.71 and 178.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.59, 483.71 and 178.59 is: 267.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.59 : 483.71 = 178.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.59/483.71 = 178.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.59x = 483.71 × 178.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.59x = 86,384.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,384.88/322.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.79

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