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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.84, 483 and 175.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.84, 483 and 175.68 is: 263.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.84 : 483 = 175.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.84/483 = 175.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.84x = 483 × 175.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.84x = 84,853.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,853.44/321.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.65

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