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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.08, 481.22 and 176.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.08, 481.22 and 176.63 is: 264.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.08 : 481.22 = 176.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.08/481.22 = 176.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.08x = 481.22 × 176.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.08x = 84,997.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,997.01/321.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.72

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