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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.13, 481.79 and 176.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.13, 481.79 and 176.95 is: 265.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.13 : 481.79 = 176.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.13/481.79 = 176.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.13x = 481.79 × 176.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.13x = 85,250.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,250.33/321.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.47

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