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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.20, 484.83 and 117.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.20, 484.83 and 117.76 is: 176.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.20 : 484.83 = 117.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.20/484.83 = 117.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.20x = 484.83 × 117.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.20x = 57,093.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,093.58/323.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.65

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