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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.35, 481.94 and 113.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.35, 481.94 and 113.09 is: 169.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.35 : 481.94 = 113.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.35/481.94 = 113.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.35x = 481.94 × 113.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.35x = 54,499.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,499.62/321.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.60

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