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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.70, 484.04 and 117.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.70, 484.04 and 117.20 is: 175.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.70 : 484.04 = 117.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.70/484.04 = 117.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.70x = 484.04 × 117.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.70x = 56,726.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,726.48/322.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.79

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