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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.06, 485.45 and 176.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.06, 485.45 and 176.91 is: 265.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.06 : 485.45 = 176.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.06/485.45 = 176.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.06x = 485.45 × 176.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.06x = 85,880.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,880.07/323.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.83

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