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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.71, 443.96 and 174.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.71, 443.96 and 174.34 is: 240.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.71 : 443.96 = 174.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.71/443.96 = 174.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.71x = 443.96 × 174.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.71x = 77,398.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,398.00/321.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.59

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