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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.34, 485 and 117.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.34, 485 and 117.91 is: 176.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.34 : 485 = 117.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.34/485 = 117.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.34x = 485 × 117.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.34x = 57,186.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,186.35/323.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.86

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