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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.71, 484.17 and 117.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.71, 484.17 and 117.24 is: 175.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.71 : 484.17 = 117.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.71/484.17 = 117.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.71x = 484.17 × 117.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.71x = 56,764.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,764.09/322.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.90

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