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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.26, 484.90 and 179.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.26, 484.90 and 179.26 is: 268.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.26 : 484.90 = 179.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.26/484.90 = 179.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.26x = 484.90 × 179.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.26x = 86,923.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,923.17/323.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.90

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