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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.10, 481.53 and 115.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.10, 481.53 and 115.62 is: 173.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.10 : 481.53 = 115.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.10/481.53 = 115.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.10x = 481.53 × 115.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.10x = 55,674.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,674.93/321.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.39

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