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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.12, 443.15 and 173.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.12, 443.15 and 173.76 is: 239.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.12 : 443.15 = 173.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.12/443.15 = 173.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.12x = 443.15 × 173.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.12x = 77,001.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,001.60/321.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.79

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