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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.22, 443.29 and 173.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.22, 443.29 and 173.86 is: 239.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.22 : 443.29 = 173.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.22/443.29 = 173.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.22x = 443.29 × 173.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.22x = 77,068.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,068.60/321.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.92

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