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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.92, 445.62 and 175.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.92, 445.62 and 175.55 is: 242.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.92 : 445.62 = 175.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.92/445.62 = 175.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.92x = 445.62 × 175.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.92x = 78,228.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,228.59/322.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.26

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