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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.48, 484.98 and 179.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.48, 484.98 and 179.16 is: 268.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.48 : 484.98 = 179.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.48/484.98 = 179.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.48x = 484.98 × 179.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.48x = 86,889.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,889.02/323.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.61

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