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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.04, 484.72 and 178.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.04, 484.72 and 178.88 is: 268.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.04 : 484.72 = 178.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.04/484.72 = 178.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.04x = 484.72 × 178.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.04x = 86,706.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,706.71/323.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.41

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