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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.51, 485.12 and 118.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.51, 485.12 and 118.04 is: 177.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.51 : 485.12 = 118.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.51/485.12 = 118.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.51x = 485.12 × 118.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.51x = 57,261.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,261.43/323.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.00

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