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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.03, 443.02 and 173.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.03, 443.02 and 173.67 is: 239.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.03 : 443.02 = 173.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.03/443.02 = 173.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.03x = 443.02 × 173.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.03x = 76,938.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,938.18/321.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.66

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