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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.99, 485.74 and 118.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.99, 485.74 and 118.52 is: 177.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.99 : 485.74 = 118.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.99/485.74 = 118.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.99x = 485.74 × 118.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.99x = 57,569.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,569.90/323.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.69

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