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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.39, 443.54 and 181.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.39, 443.54 and 181.53 is: 250.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.39 : 443.54 = 181.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.39/443.54 = 181.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.39x = 443.54 × 181.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.39x = 80,512.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,512.69/321.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.52

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