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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.17, 443.21 and 181.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.17, 443.21 and 181.24 is: 250.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.17 : 443.21 = 181.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.17/443.21 = 181.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.17x = 443.21 × 181.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.17x = 80,325.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,325.37/321.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.11

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