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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.79, 484.27 and 117.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.79, 484.27 and 117.37 is: 176.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.79 : 484.27 = 117.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.79/484.27 = 117.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.79x = 484.27 × 117.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.79x = 56,837.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,837.27/322.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.08

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