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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.41, 484.61 and 177.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.41, 484.61 and 177.07 is: 265.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.41 : 484.61 = 177.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.41/484.61 = 177.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.41x = 484.61 × 177.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.41x = 85,809.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,809.89/323.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.33

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