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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.86, 445.55 and 175.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.86, 445.55 and 175.49 is: 242.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.86 : 445.55 = 175.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.86/445.55 = 175.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.86x = 445.55 × 175.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.86x = 78,188.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,188.69/322.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.18

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