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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.52, 443.69 and 181.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.52, 443.69 and 181.64 is: 250.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.52 : 443.69 = 181.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.52/443.69 = 181.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.52x = 443.69 × 181.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.52x = 80,591.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,591.85/321.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.66

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