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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.21, 485.01 and 178.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.21, 485.01 and 178.89 is: 268.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.21 : 485.01 = 178.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.21/485.01 = 178.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.21x = 485.01 × 178.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.21x = 86,763.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,763.44/323.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.45

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