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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.99, 484.79 and 176.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.99, 484.79 and 176.83 is: 265.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.99 : 484.79 = 176.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.99/484.79 = 176.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.99x = 484.79 × 176.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.99x = 85,726.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,726.05/322.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.42

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