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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.99, 485.84 and 118.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.99, 485.84 and 118.42 is: 177.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.99 : 485.84 = 118.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.99/485.84 = 118.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.99x = 485.84 × 118.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.99x = 57,530.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,530.15/323.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.57

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