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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.17, 443.20 and 181.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.17, 443.20 and 181.30 is: 250.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.17 : 443.20 = 181.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.17/443.20 = 181.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.17x = 443.20 × 181.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.17x = 80,352.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,352.16/321.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.19

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