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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.21, 484.38 and 176.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.21, 484.38 and 176.60 is: 264.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.21 : 484.38 = 176.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.21/484.38 = 176.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.21x = 484.38 × 176.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.21x = 85,541.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,541.51/323.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.66

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