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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.29, 481.80 and 115.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.29, 481.80 and 115.91 is: 173.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.29 : 481.80 = 115.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.29/481.80 = 115.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.29x = 481.80 × 115.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.29x = 55,845.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,845.44/321.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.82

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