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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.46, 443.61 and 174.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.46, 443.61 and 174.09 is: 240.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.46 : 443.61 = 174.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.46/443.61 = 174.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.46x = 443.61 × 174.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.46x = 77,226.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,226.96/321.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.24

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