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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.20, 481.32 and 176.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.20, 481.32 and 176.72 is: 264.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.20 : 481.32 = 176.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.20/481.32 = 176.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.20x = 481.32 × 176.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.20x = 85,058.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,058.87/321.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.82

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