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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.20, 481.32 and 174.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.20, 481.32 and 174.82 is: 261.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.20 : 481.32 = 174.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.20/481.32 = 174.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.20x = 481.32 × 174.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.20x = 84,146.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,146.00/321.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.98

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