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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.70, 484.18 and 178.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.70, 484.18 and 178.25 is: 267.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.70 : 484.18 = 178.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.70/484.18 = 178.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.70x = 484.18 × 178.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.70x = 86,302.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,302.22/322.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.44

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