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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.72, 444.02 and 181.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.72, 444.02 and 181.85 is: 250.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.72 : 444.02 = 181.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.72/444.02 = 181.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.72x = 444.02 × 181.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.72x = 80,745.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,745.04/321.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.98

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