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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.76, 483.92 and 117.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.76, 483.92 and 117.29 is: 175.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.76 : 483.92 = 117.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.76/483.92 = 117.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.76x = 483.92 × 117.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.76x = 56,756.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,756.85/322.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.85

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