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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.77, 443.97 and 181.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.77, 443.97 and 181.89 is: 250.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.77 : 443.97 = 181.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.77/443.97 = 181.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.77x = 443.97 × 181.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.77x = 80,753.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,753.70/321.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.97

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