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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.06, 443.07 and 181.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.06, 443.07 and 181.17 is: 250.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.06 : 443.07 = 181.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.06/443.07 = 181.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.06x = 443.07 × 181.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.06x = 80,270.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,270.99/321.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.02

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