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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.90, 444.22 and 174.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.90, 444.22 and 174.53 is: 240.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.90 : 444.22 = 174.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.90/444.22 = 174.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.90x = 444.22 × 174.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.90x = 77,529.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,529.72/321.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.85

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