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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.11, 484.46 and 117.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.11, 484.46 and 117.57 is: 176.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.11 : 484.46 = 117.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.11/484.46 = 117.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.11x = 484.46 × 117.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.11x = 56,957.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,957.96/323.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.28

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