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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.47, 443.63 and 181.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.47, 443.63 and 181.58 is: 250.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.47 : 443.63 = 181.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.47/443.63 = 181.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.47x = 443.63 × 181.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.47x = 80,554.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,554.34/321.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.58

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