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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.12, 484.77 and 117.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.12, 484.77 and 117.71 is: 176.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.12 : 484.77 = 117.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.12/484.77 = 117.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.12x = 484.77 × 117.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.12x = 57,062.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,062.28/323.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.60

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