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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.30, 484.61 and 117.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.30, 484.61 and 117.72 is: 176.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.30 : 484.61 = 117.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.30/484.61 = 117.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.30x = 484.61 × 117.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.30x = 57,047.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,047.70/323.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.45

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