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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.45, 484.97 and 179.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.45, 484.97 and 179.27 is: 268.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.45 : 484.97 = 179.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.45/484.97 = 179.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.45x = 484.97 × 179.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.45x = 86,937.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,937.25/323.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.79

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