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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.61, 443.82 and 181.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.61, 443.82 and 181.73 is: 250.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.61 : 443.82 = 181.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.61/443.82 = 181.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.61x = 443.82 × 181.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.61x = 80,653.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,653.19/321.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.78

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