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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.77, 484.17 and 117.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.77, 484.17 and 117.35 is: 176.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.77 : 484.17 = 117.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.77/484.17 = 117.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.77x = 484.17 × 117.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.77x = 56,817.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,817.35/322.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.03

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