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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.92, 444.24 and 174.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.92, 444.24 and 174.55 is: 240.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.92 : 444.24 = 174.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.92/444.24 = 174.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.92x = 444.24 × 174.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.92x = 77,542.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,542.37/321.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.88

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