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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.88, 484.37 and 117.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.88, 484.37 and 117.74 is: 176.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.88 : 484.37 = 117.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.88/484.37 = 117.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.88x = 484.37 × 117.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.88x = 57,028.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,028.73/322.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.62

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