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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.03, 484.59 and 117.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.03, 484.59 and 117.62 is: 176.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.03 : 484.59 = 117.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.03/484.59 = 117.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.03x = 484.59 × 117.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.03x = 56,997.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,997.48/323.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.45

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