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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.77, 482.36 and 177.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.77, 482.36 and 177.19 is: 265.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.77 : 482.36 = 177.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.77/482.36 = 177.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.77x = 482.36 × 177.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.77x = 85,467.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,467.28/321.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.61

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