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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.96, 484.98 and 178.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.96, 484.98 and 178.80 is: 268.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.96 : 484.98 = 178.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.96/484.98 = 178.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.96x = 484.98 × 178.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.96x = 86,714.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,714.42/322.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.50

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