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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.69, 482.55 and 116.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.69, 482.55 and 116.25 is: 174.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.69 : 482.55 = 116.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.69/482.55 = 116.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.69x = 482.55 × 116.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.69x = 56,096.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,096.44/321.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.38

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