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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.16, 444.58 and 174.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.16, 444.58 and 174.79 is: 241.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.16 : 444.58 = 174.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.16/444.58 = 174.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.16x = 444.58 × 174.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.16x = 77,708.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,708.38/322.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.21

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