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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.63, 482.54 and 177.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.63, 482.54 and 177.45 is: 266.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.63 : 482.54 = 177.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.63/482.54 = 177.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.63x = 482.54 × 177.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.63x = 85,626.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,626.72/321.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.23

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