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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.93, 445.63 and 175.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.93, 445.63 and 175.56 is: 242.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.93 : 445.63 = 175.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.93/445.63 = 175.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.93x = 445.63 × 175.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.93x = 78,234.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,234.80/322.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.27

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