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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.67, 485.55 and 118.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.67, 485.55 and 118.20 is: 177.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.67 : 485.55 = 118.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.67/485.55 = 118.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.67x = 485.55 × 118.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.67x = 57,392.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,392.01/323.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.32

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