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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.84, 485.11 and 176.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.84, 485.11 and 176.68 is: 265.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.84 : 485.11 = 176.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.84/485.11 = 176.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.84x = 485.11 × 176.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.84x = 85,706.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,706.81/322.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.48

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