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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.15, 481.74 and 115.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.15, 481.74 and 115.71 is: 173.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.15 : 481.74 = 115.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.15/481.74 = 115.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.15x = 481.74 × 115.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.15x = 55,742.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,742.14/321.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.57

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