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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.67, 483.84 and 117.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.67, 483.84 and 117.19 is: 175.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.67 : 483.84 = 117.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.67/483.84 = 117.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.67x = 483.84 × 117.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.67x = 56,701.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,701.21/322.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.73

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