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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.68, 443.91 and 174.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.68, 443.91 and 174.31 is: 240.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.68 : 443.91 = 174.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.68/443.91 = 174.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.68x = 443.91 × 174.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.68x = 77,376.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,376.84/321.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.54

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