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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.17, 481.79 and 101.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.17, 481.79 and 101.78 is: 152.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.17 : 481.79 = 101.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.17/481.79 = 101.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.17x = 481.79 × 101.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.17x = 49,033.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,033.67/321.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.67

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