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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.59, 485.20 and 179.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.59, 485.20 and 179.59 is: 269.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.59 : 485.20 = 179.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.59/485.20 = 179.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.59x = 485.20 × 179.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.59x = 87,137.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,137.07/323.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.28

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