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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.09, 444.49 and 174.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.09, 444.49 and 174.73 is: 241.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.09 : 444.49 = 174.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.09/444.49 = 174.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.09x = 444.49 × 174.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.09x = 77,663.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,663.03/322.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.12

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