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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.01, 481.41 and 176.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.01, 481.41 and 176.63 is: 264.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.01 : 481.41 = 176.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.01/481.41 = 176.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.01x = 481.41 × 176.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.01x = 85,029.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,029.04/321.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.88

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