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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.08, 443.09 and 173.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.08, 443.09 and 173.72 is: 239.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.08 : 443.09 = 173.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.08/443.09 = 173.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.08x = 443.09 × 173.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.08x = 76,970.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,970.95/321.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.72

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