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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.51, 443.68 and 174.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.51, 443.68 and 174.14 is: 240.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.51 : 443.68 = 174.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.51/443.68 = 174.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.51x = 443.68 × 174.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.51x = 77,261.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,261.94/321.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.31

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