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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.45, 481.96 and 177.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.45, 481.96 and 177.27 is: 265.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.45 : 481.96 = 177.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.45/481.96 = 177.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.45x = 481.96 × 177.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.45x = 85,437.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,437.05/321.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.79

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