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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.95, 484.45 and 117.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.95, 484.45 and 117.55 is: 176.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.95 : 484.45 = 117.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.95/484.45 = 117.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.95x = 484.45 × 117.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.95x = 56,947.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,947.10/322.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.33

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