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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.93, 442.85 and 181.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.93, 442.85 and 181.03 is: 249.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.93 : 442.85 = 181.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.93/442.85 = 181.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.93x = 442.85 × 181.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.93x = 80,169.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,169.14/320.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.80

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