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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.87, 482.62 and 116.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.87, 482.62 and 116.40 is: 174.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.87 : 482.62 = 116.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.87/482.62 = 116.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.87x = 482.62 × 116.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.87x = 56,176.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,176.97/321.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.53

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