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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.82, 485.70 and 118.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.82, 485.70 and 118.35 is: 177.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.82 : 485.70 = 118.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.82/485.70 = 118.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.82x = 485.70 × 118.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.82x = 57,482.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,482.60/323.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.51

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