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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.64, 484.16 and 176.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.64, 484.16 and 176.49 is: 264.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.64 : 484.16 = 176.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.64/484.16 = 176.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.64x = 484.16 × 176.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.64x = 85,448.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,448.52/322.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.85

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