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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.55, 443.66 and 181.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.55, 443.66 and 181.64 is: 250.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.55 : 443.66 = 181.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.55/443.66 = 181.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.55x = 443.66 × 181.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.55x = 80,586.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,586.60/321.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.62

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