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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.21, 484.86 and 117.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.21, 484.86 and 117.88 is: 176.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.21 : 484.86 = 117.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.21/484.86 = 117.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.21x = 484.86 × 117.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.21x = 57,155.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,155.30/323.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.84

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