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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.76, 481.92 and 177.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.76, 481.92 and 177.04 is: 265.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.76 : 481.92 = 177.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.76/481.92 = 177.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.76x = 481.92 × 177.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.76x = 85,319.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,319.12/321.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.16

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