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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.96, 484.32 and 117.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.96, 484.32 and 117.48 is: 176.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.96 : 484.32 = 117.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.96/484.32 = 117.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.96x = 484.32 × 117.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.96x = 56,897.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,897.33/322.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.17

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