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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.26, 481.43 and 174.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.26, 481.43 and 174.89 is: 262.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.26 : 481.43 = 174.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.26/481.43 = 174.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.26x = 481.43 × 174.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.26x = 84,198.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,198.93/321.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.09

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