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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.59, 481.99 and 175.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.59, 481.99 and 175.42 is: 262.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.59 : 481.99 = 175.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.59/481.99 = 175.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.59x = 481.99 × 175.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.59x = 84,550.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,550.69/321.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.91

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