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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.23, 481.74 and 115.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.23, 481.74 and 115.74 is: 173.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.23 : 481.74 = 115.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.23/481.74 = 115.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.23x = 481.74 × 115.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.23x = 55,756.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,756.59/321.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.57

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