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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.75, 444.06 and 181.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.75, 444.06 and 181.89 is: 251.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.75 : 444.06 = 181.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.75/444.06 = 181.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.75x = 444.06 × 181.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.75x = 80,770.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,770.07/321.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.03

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