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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.70, 443.97 and 181.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.70, 443.97 and 181.84 is: 250.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.70 : 443.97 = 181.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.70/443.97 = 181.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.70x = 443.97 × 181.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.70x = 80,730.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,730.60/321.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.95

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