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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.44, 443.58 and 181.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.44, 443.58 and 181.55 is: 250.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.44 : 443.58 = 181.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.44/443.58 = 181.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.44x = 443.58 × 181.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.44x = 80,528.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,528.82/321.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.53

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