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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.04, 482.40 and 176.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.04, 482.40 and 176.86 is: 265.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.04 : 482.40 = 176.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.04/482.40 = 176.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.04x = 482.40 × 176.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.04x = 85,317.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,317.26/321.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.75

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