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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.28, 484.98 and 117.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.28, 484.98 and 117.87 is: 176.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.28 : 484.98 = 117.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.28/484.98 = 117.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.28x = 484.98 × 117.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.28x = 57,164.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,164.59/323.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.83

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