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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.74, 482.62 and 184.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.74, 482.62 and 184.69 is: 277.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.74 : 482.62 = 184.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.74/482.62 = 184.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.74x = 482.62 × 184.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.74x = 89,135.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,135.09/321.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.04

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