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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.07, 444.46 and 174.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.07, 444.46 and 174.70 is: 241.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.07 : 444.46 = 174.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.07/444.46 = 174.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.07x = 444.46 × 174.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.07x = 77,647.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,647.40/322.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.09

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