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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.88, 485.89 and 118.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.88, 485.89 and 118.61 is: 177.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.88 : 485.89 = 118.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.88/485.89 = 118.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.88x = 485.89 × 118.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.88x = 57,631.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,631.41/323.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.94

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