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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.38, 485.26 and 177.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.38, 485.26 and 177.13 is: 265.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.38 : 485.26 = 177.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.38/485.26 = 177.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.38x = 485.26 × 177.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.38x = 85,954.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,954.10/323.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.80

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