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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.11, 484.23 and 117.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.11, 484.23 and 117.48 is: 176.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.11 : 484.23 = 117.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.11/484.23 = 117.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.11x = 484.23 × 117.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.11x = 56,885.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,885.82/323.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.06

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