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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.52, 482 and 177.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.52, 482 and 177.28 is: 265.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.52 : 482 = 177.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.52/482 = 177.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.52x = 482 × 177.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.52x = 85,448.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,448.96/321.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.77

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