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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.72, 443.92 and 181.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.72, 443.92 and 181.80 is: 250.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.72 : 443.92 = 181.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.72/443.92 = 181.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.72x = 443.92 × 181.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.72x = 80,704.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,704.66/321.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.85

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