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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.83, 444.12 and 174.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.83, 444.12 and 174.46 is: 240.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.83 : 444.12 = 174.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.83/444.12 = 174.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.83x = 444.12 × 174.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.83x = 77,481.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,481.18/321.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.75

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