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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.73, 443.98 and 174.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.73, 443.98 and 174.36 is: 240.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.73 : 443.98 = 174.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.73/443.98 = 174.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.73x = 443.98 × 174.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.73x = 77,411.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,411.92/321.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.61

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