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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.83, 482.92 and 175.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.83, 482.92 and 175.69 is: 263.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.83 : 482.92 = 175.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.83/482.92 = 175.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.83x = 482.92 × 175.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.83x = 84,842.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,842.57/321.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.62

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