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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.18, 484.81 and 117.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.18, 484.81 and 117.85 is: 176.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.18 : 484.81 = 117.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.18/484.81 = 117.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.18x = 484.81 × 117.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.18x = 57,132.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,132.43/323.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.78

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