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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.54, 443.73 and 174.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.54, 443.73 and 174.18 is: 240.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.54 : 443.73 = 174.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.54/443.73 = 174.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.54x = 443.73 × 174.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.54x = 77,285.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,285.80/321.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.36

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