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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.52, 481.23 and 174.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.52, 481.23 and 174.90 is: 261.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.52 : 481.23 = 174.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.52/481.23 = 174.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.52x = 481.23 × 174.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.52x = 84,168.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,168.93/321.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.78

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