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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.81, 444.11 and 181.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.81, 444.11 and 181.92 is: 251.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.81 : 444.11 = 181.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.81/444.11 = 181.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.81x = 444.11 × 181.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.81x = 80,791.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,791.58/321.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.05

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