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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.01, 444.36 and 174.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.01, 444.36 and 174.64 is: 240.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.01 : 444.36 = 174.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.01/444.36 = 174.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.01x = 444.36 × 174.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.01x = 77,601.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,601.92/322.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.99

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