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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.13, 484.71 and 179.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.13, 484.71 and 179.76 is: 269.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.13 : 484.71 = 179.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.13/484.71 = 179.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.13x = 484.71 × 179.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.13x = 87,132.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,132.61/323.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.65

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