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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.98, 444.33 and 174.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.98, 444.33 and 174.61 is: 240.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.98 : 444.33 = 174.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.98/444.33 = 174.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.98x = 444.33 × 174.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.98x = 77,585.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,585.26/321.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.96

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