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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.92, 484.11 and 117.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.92, 484.11 and 117.45 is: 176.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.92 : 484.11 = 117.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.92/484.11 = 117.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.92x = 484.11 × 117.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.92x = 56,858.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,858.72/322.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.08

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