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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.90, 483.72 and 175.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.90, 483.72 and 175.77 is: 264.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.90 : 483.72 = 175.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.90/483.72 = 175.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.90x = 483.72 × 175.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.90x = 85,023.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,023.46/321.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.13

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