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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.19, 443.24 and 173.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.19, 443.24 and 173.83 is: 239.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.19 : 443.24 = 173.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.19/443.24 = 173.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.19x = 443.24 × 173.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.19x = 77,046.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,046.19/321.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.88

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