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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.96, 484.48 and 117.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.96, 484.48 and 117.55 is: 176.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.96 : 484.48 = 117.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.96/484.48 = 117.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.96x = 484.48 × 117.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.96x = 56,950.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,950.62/322.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.34

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