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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.60, 482.67 and 178.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.60, 482.67 and 178.42 is: 266.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.60 : 482.67 = 178.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.60/482.67 = 178.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.60x = 482.67 × 178.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.60x = 86,117.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,117.98/322.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.95

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