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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.63, 484.98 and 177.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.63, 484.98 and 177.26 is: 265.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.63 : 484.98 = 177.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.63/484.98 = 177.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.63x = 484.98 × 177.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.63x = 85,967.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,967.55/323.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.64

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