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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.50, 485.34 and 179.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.50, 485.34 and 179.14 is: 268.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.50 : 485.34 = 179.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.50/485.34 = 179.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.50x = 485.34 × 179.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.50x = 86,943.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,943.81/323.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.76

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