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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.21, 481.98 and 175.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.21, 481.98 and 175.06 is: 262.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.21 : 481.98 = 175.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.21/481.98 = 175.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.21x = 481.98 × 175.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.21x = 84,376.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,376.62/321.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.69

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