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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.70, 483.93 and 117.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.70, 483.93 and 117.26 is: 175.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.70 : 483.93 = 117.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.70/483.93 = 117.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.70x = 483.93 × 117.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.70x = 56,745.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,745.63/322.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.85

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