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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.65, 481.47 and 175.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.65, 481.47 and 175.03 is: 262.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.65 : 481.47 = 175.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.65/481.47 = 175.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.65x = 481.47 × 175.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.65x = 84,271.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,271.69/321.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.00

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