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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.14, 481.30 and 174.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.14, 481.30 and 174.54 is: 261.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.14 : 481.30 = 174.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.14/481.30 = 174.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.14x = 481.30 × 174.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.14x = 84,006.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,006.10/321.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.59

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