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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.79, 444.09 and 181.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.79, 444.09 and 181.91 is: 251.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.79 : 444.09 = 181.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.79/444.09 = 181.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.79x = 444.09 × 181.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.79x = 80,781.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,781.28/321.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.04

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