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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.82, 444.11 and 174.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.82, 444.11 and 174.45 is: 240.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.82 : 444.11 = 174.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.82/444.11 = 174.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.82x = 444.11 × 174.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.82x = 77,475.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,475.48/321.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.74

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