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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.41, 443.51 and 181.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.41, 443.51 and 181.55 is: 250.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.41 : 443.51 = 181.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.41/443.51 = 181.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.41x = 443.51 × 181.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.41x = 80,516.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,516.12/321.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.51

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