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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.56, 485 and 117.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.56, 485 and 117.92 is: 176.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.56 : 485 = 117.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.56/485 = 117.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.56x = 485 × 117.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.56x = 57,191.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,191.20/323.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.76

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