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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.75, 485.90 and 179.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.75, 485.90 and 179.57 is: 269.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.75 : 485.90 = 179.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.75/485.90 = 179.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.75x = 485.90 × 179.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.75x = 87,249.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,249.74/323.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.50

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