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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.16, 443.17 and 181.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.16, 443.17 and 181.29 is: 250.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.16 : 443.17 = 181.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.16/443.17 = 181.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.16x = 443.17 × 181.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.16x = 80,342.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,342.29/321.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.16

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