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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.87, 442.84 and 181.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.87, 442.84 and 181.04 is: 249.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.87 : 442.84 = 181.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.87/442.84 = 181.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.87x = 442.84 × 181.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.87x = 80,171.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,171.75/320.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.86

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