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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.84, 483.96 and 176.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.84, 483.96 and 176.50 is: 264.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.84 : 483.96 = 176.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.84/483.96 = 176.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.84x = 483.96 × 176.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.84x = 85,418.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,418.94/322.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.59

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