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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.78, 485.75 and 118.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.78, 485.75 and 118.35 is: 177.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.78 : 485.75 = 118.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.78/485.75 = 118.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.78x = 485.75 × 118.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.78x = 57,490.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,490.01/323.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.56

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