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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.87, 484.34 and 117.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.87, 484.34 and 117.53 is: 176.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.87 : 484.34 = 117.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.87/484.34 = 117.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.87x = 484.34 × 117.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.87x = 56,925.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,925.54/322.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.31

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