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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.09, 481.56 and 112.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.09, 481.56 and 112.83 is: 169.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.09 : 481.56 = 112.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.09/481.56 = 112.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.09x = 481.56 × 112.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.09x = 54,334.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,334.41/321.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.22

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