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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.11, 443.13 and 173.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.11, 443.13 and 173.75 is: 239.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.11 : 443.13 = 173.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.11/443.13 = 173.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.11x = 443.13 × 173.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.11x = 76,992.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,992.06/321.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.77

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