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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.81, 483.57 and 175.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.81, 483.57 and 175.66 is: 263.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.81 : 483.57 = 175.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.81/483.57 = 175.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.81x = 483.57 × 175.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.81x = 84,942.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,942.70/321.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.96

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