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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.34, 484.83 and 179.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.34, 484.83 and 179.34 is: 268.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.34 : 484.83 = 179.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.34/484.83 = 179.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.34x = 484.83 × 179.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.34x = 86,949.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,949.41/323.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.91

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