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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.81, 485.07 and 176.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.81, 485.07 and 176.66 is: 265.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.81 : 485.07 = 176.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.81/485.07 = 176.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.81x = 485.07 × 176.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.81x = 85,692.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,692.47/322.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.46

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