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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.05, 481.78 and 176.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.05, 481.78 and 176.87 is: 265.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.05 : 481.78 = 176.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.05/481.78 = 176.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.05x = 481.78 × 176.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.05x = 85,209.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,209.58/321.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.41

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