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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.55, 485.06 and 117.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.55, 485.06 and 117.99 is: 176.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.55 : 485.06 = 117.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.55/485.06 = 117.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.55x = 485.06 × 117.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.55x = 57,231.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,231.64/323.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.89

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