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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.13, 484.69 and 117.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.13, 484.69 and 117.69 is: 176.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.13 : 484.69 = 117.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.13/484.69 = 117.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.13x = 484.69 × 117.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.13x = 57,044.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,044.69/323.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.54

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