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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.56, 484.99 and 118.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.56, 484.99 and 118.07 is: 176.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.56 : 484.99 = 118.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.56/484.99 = 118.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.56x = 484.99 × 118.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.56x = 57,262.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,262.77/323.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.98

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