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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.14, 481.90 and 174.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.14, 481.90 and 174.90 is: 262.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.14 : 481.90 = 174.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.14/481.90 = 174.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.14x = 481.90 × 174.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.14x = 84,284.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,284.31/321.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.45

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