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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.76, 444.03 and 174.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.76, 444.03 and 174.39 is: 240.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.76 : 444.03 = 174.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.76/444.03 = 174.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.76x = 444.03 × 174.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.76x = 77,433.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,433.74/321.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.66

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