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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.67, 482.34 and 116.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.67, 482.34 and 116.19 is: 174.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.67 : 482.34 = 116.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.67/482.34 = 116.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.67x = 482.34 × 116.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.67x = 56,043.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,043.08/321.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.23

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