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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.67, 443.89 and 181.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.67, 443.89 and 181.79 is: 250.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.67 : 443.89 = 181.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.67/443.89 = 181.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.67x = 443.89 × 181.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.67x = 80,694.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,694.44/321.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.86

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