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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.71, 443.92 and 181.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.71, 443.92 and 181.82 is: 250.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.71 : 443.92 = 181.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.71/443.92 = 181.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.71x = 443.92 × 181.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.71x = 80,713.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,713.53/321.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.89

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