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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.36, 484.83 and 179.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.36, 484.83 and 179.18 is: 268.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.36 : 484.83 = 179.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.36/484.83 = 179.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.36x = 484.83 × 179.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.36x = 86,871.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,871.84/323.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.65

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