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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.61, 483.98 and 117.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.61, 483.98 and 117.17 is: 175.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.61 : 483.98 = 117.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.61/483.98 = 117.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.61x = 483.98 × 117.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.61x = 56,709.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,709.47/322.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.78

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