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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.65, 443.88 and 181.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.65, 443.88 and 181.77 is: 250.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.65 : 443.88 = 181.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.65/443.88 = 181.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.65x = 443.88 × 181.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.65x = 80,684.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,684.27/321.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.84

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