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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.88, 444.20 and 174.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.88, 444.20 and 174.52 is: 240.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.88 : 444.20 = 174.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.88/444.20 = 174.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.88x = 444.20 × 174.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.88x = 77,521.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,521.78/321.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.84

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