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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.85, 444.16 and 174.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.85, 444.16 and 174.49 is: 240.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.85 : 444.16 = 174.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.85/444.16 = 174.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.85x = 444.16 × 174.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.85x = 77,499.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,499.93/321.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.79

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