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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.66, 484.02 and 117.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.66, 484.02 and 117.23 is: 175.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.66 : 484.02 = 117.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.66/484.02 = 117.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.66x = 484.02 × 117.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.66x = 56,741.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,741.66/322.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.86

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