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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.32, 485.13 and 117.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.32, 485.13 and 117.83 is: 176.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.32 : 485.13 = 117.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.32/485.13 = 117.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.32x = 485.13 × 117.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.32x = 57,164.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,164.08/323.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.80

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